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Linda Maria Martin Hawkins

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Linda Hawkins Obituary

Linda Maria Martin Hawkins, age 61, passed away on November 16, 2014. She is the daughter of the late Leonard Louis Martin, Sr. and Adele Ann Barabino Martin, wife of Phillip Hawkins, Sr., mother of Phillip (Tasha), Delaney (Samacha) and Sean (Lenell), sister of Debra Martin, Darryl (Annie Jean), Cynthia Martin Hughes, Gregory (Malitha), sister in law of Dorothy, Vera, Louis, Gloria, Alma, Joanne & Camel, grandmother of Alana, Raquise, Alexis, Hillary & L'Lee, step grandmother of Kelly, Andrew, Divante & Aaron, Corneishen, Christen. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She is preceded in death by Leonard, Jr., Daniel, Earl, James, Ned, Preston, Joseph and Thelma. Rest, you're Home now. Job well done. Family and friends are invited to attend Linda's Homegoing Celebration on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 for 10:00 A.M. at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 4712 Ray Avenue. NOLA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. Pastor Robert Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Online guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Hawkins

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Caidence Wilson

November 25, 2014

I love you so much Ms Linda. I will miss you and always think about you.

I love you,
Caidence L.Wilson

Adam Leee

November 25, 2014

To The Martin & Hawkins Family,

These are the times when God can be the comforter that he desires to be in our lives. This is the time to let go and Let God. He will fix it for you'll. We have been and will continue to pray for you'll.

Pastor Adam Lee & the Glory Land Congregational B. C Family -

Elizabeth Bernard-Bradley

November 25, 2014

To the Martin Hawkins Family, I was sorry to hear of the lost of Linda. I was praying for a healing for her anfd then receiced a call saying that the Lord had call her on home,but God doesn't not make no mistake. To Flee and the children God will see you thru this. Hold to Gods unchanging hand and I promise you will make it.God took a beautiful flower out of the garden. Just remember all the time that you share with Linda, because she is gone to a better place. Love y'all if you need anything we are here for you. Love You Anthony,Timmie,Glo,Liz, Ann, Norell,Thomas, Mona, Boo,Drell,Jonah,Crystal,LC, Yatta and the whole Bernard-Bradley Family.

Debra Lee Martin

November 24, 2014

To Phillip Sr.

Although it is impossible to see beyong your pain,
May you look back to good memories to comfort and help you today
May your heart and soul find peace and happiness.
May the blessings of GOD be upon you,
May peace is always within your soul,
May its essence illuminate your heart,
Now and forever more

Just remember that someday you'll see your beautiful sweet Linda again.

Rosemary Lee & Family

November 24, 2014

To The Martin & Hawkins Family,

Praying that Our Heavenly Father Comfort your heart and bring peace to your spirit during this difficult time.

God is there
Reaching out to you
at this time of loss
He wants so much
To hold you close
and let the hurting stop.

He sheds a tear
each time you do
and feels your silent grief
Just know God's love
can reach right down
To the hurt buried deep.

Our thoughts and prayers
are with you and your family.

New Orleans La

November 24, 2014

To The Martin & Hawkins Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We are thinking of you and your family as you celebrate Linda's remarkable life and the memories you shared.

Difficult times, like this, can be very painful. But we pray to God to give you strength and power to overcome this time.

Wishing God's Comfort
for you
and your family.

The Crawford & Shipley Family,
Brianne, Daphael, Delmas, Zolia & Lorne.
And Snake & Neita Davis

Leon & Debra Lee Martin & Family

November 24, 2014

To The Martin & Hawkins Family,

In this time of your loss,
We lift you up in prayer,
We pray that in your sorrow,
you'll find that God is there
And though we can't be with you,
You're in our thoughts each day,
For we will always remember you
When we kneel to pray.

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts & prays are with you.

Alfreda Crawford Williams & Family

November 24, 2014

To The Martin & Hawkins Family,

With Heartfelt Sympathy,

We pray that you will know
God's love deep down inside
at this time of grief
When there are no reasons why
and may you also know
The Lord's eternal peace
and know that in due time
The sting of grief will cease.
We pray that God will give you strength and courage in your time of bereavement.

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