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MARTHA HAWKINS Obituary
She was born Sept. 6, 1926, to Sicilian immigrants, the late Domenico and Grace D'Amico Zappulla, was the widow of Herbert Hawkins Jr., and was preceded in death by her siblings, Lena Skelton, Rosina Zappulla, Josephine Moxley, Vincent E. (Pete) Zappulla, Frank Zappulla, Sebastian (Buster) Zappulla, and a cousin, Sebastian (Sebby) Zappulla. Mrs. Hawkins was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughters, Deborah H. Schmidt and husband, Keith, of Dinwiddie, Rose H. (Sissy) Jacobs and husband, Dale, of Dinwiddie, and Shelly H. Vairo and husband, John, of Matoaca; six grandchildren, Eric Schmidt and wife, Heather, Matthew Jacobs, Aaron Jacobs, Heather Gibbs and husband, Thomas, Kendal Vairo and Mackenzie Vairo; devoted friends, Donald and Francine Schmidt.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2012, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Sister Ann Daniel Belmonte officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 1700 Bayberry Court, Richmond, VA 23226. The family would like to thank the staff of Brighter Living Center for their care and compassion provided to Mrs. Hawkins. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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for MARTHA HAWKINS
Al and Marcia Lundie
July 22, 2012
Praying for you all, Martha was always so sweet,glad I was able to know her.
Jean Page
July 6, 2012
Debbie, you and your family have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mother. Keep the memories alive - they are the most precious thing to have. God will give you the strength and faith needed to go forward.
Marty Barry
July 4, 2012
Debbie, Sissy, and Shelly...I am so very sorry for your loss. Some of my happiest childhood memories include your mom. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert, Kristi & Molly Brittle
July 3, 2012
Shelly, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Gene and Evelyn Wells
July 3, 2012
Shelly, sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We are there for you if we can do anything. Love you and yours.
July 3, 2012
Sissy, we were sad to hear about your mothers passing. We're thinking of you and your family at this time. Take care, Robbie and Jenni Holland.
David Cates
July 3, 2012
Shelly we were sad to hear about the passing of your mother. We love you guys and will be praying for you and your family.
bert and becky mccann
July 3, 2012
our deepest sympathy to all the family. Martha was such a wonderful person and we are blessed to have had her in our lives.
Fetnah Houdyschell
July 2, 2012
I sadden to hear about Martha's passing. I have many fond memories of times pass.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all who knew an loved her.
Fetnah,Jon & Casey
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