Wanda Hawkins Rector
Wanda Hawkins Rector
Obituary
Guest Book
Wanda Hawkins Rector Obituary
Wanda Hawkins Rector, age 74, of Ellenboro, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Wanda was born on Sunday, November 12, 1950 in Rutherford County, to the late Howard Hawkins and Lola Mae Pitchford Hawkins. She worked for a number of years at Stonecutter and also as a cosmetologist. Wanda graduated from East Rutherford High School, was a member of the Baptist Faith, and loved to socialize.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Brenda Davis and Linda Huskey.
Survivors include her sons, Mark McCall, of Ellenboro, and Scott McCall (Becky), of Forest City; grandchildren, Gerald McCall, Harley McCall, Anthony McCall, Xavier McCall, Noah McCall, Seth McCall, Morgan Presnell, and Bailey McCall; and six great-grandchildren.
No Formal Services will be held.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043
People and places connected with Wanda Hawkins
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Wanda Hawkins Rector
Tell your own story about Wanda Hawkins
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Wanda Hawkins Rector's name
How to support Wanda Hawkins's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Wanda Hawkins Rector's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
