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Gail Patricia Pierce Hawkins

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Gail Hawkins Obituary

Gail Patricia Pierce Hawkins. Sunrise: August 4, 1952, Oxnard, CA to the late Harvel Pierce of Oxnard and Eufaula, OK and Lorene Reid Pierce Parks, Long Beach, CA and Wewoka, OK. Sunset: January 17, 2021.

Gail has four siblings: Jerome (deceased), Harold & Brenda of CA and Marcia, Maryland. Gail was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church, Oxnard under Rev. Washington. She graduated from Oxnard HS in 1970, worked and lived in Pt Hueneme, Ventura County (VC).

Gail raised two daughters: Latrice James & Sharee Hawkins. She was married & divorced from Glenn Hawkins, Chicago, IL. They had resided in VC & Chicago. Five generations were established twice in her life time. She leaves to cherish her memories Latrice and Sharee (deceased); six grandchildren: Ravon McCowan/Amanda, Sam, Jamar, Clevon, Corrin and Seth; four great grandchildren: Mason, Kacey, Azariah & Nehemiah all of VC. Gail leaves a maternal uncle: Arthur Reid, Tulare, CA and paternal aunt: Everlene Pierce Johnson, Berkeley, CA; two nephews: Harold Jr/Erica and Christopher; two nieces: Sherri and Summer; and great niece Olivia all of LA County. She also leaves to cherish her memories a host of multi-generational relatives: Windoms, Beavers, Grays, and Fites (Bakersfield) to name a few & friends from CA, USA, and abroad. Gail was preceded in death by her paternal & maternal grandparents, step-father Rev. Parks, aunts & uncles, as well as her dearly beloved father, Harvel, and brother, Jerome.

There will be a mother & daughter combined Memorial Service on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Miracle Center Christian Church, 38 Teloma Dr Ventura, CA. Pastor Lonnie McCowan, Officiating

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Published by Ventura County Star from May 6 to May 16, 2021.

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Linda Rooks

May 15, 2021

She was a beautiful soul met her many years ago, she was my best friends sister May she rest in the Lords hands in peace

Linda Rooks

May 15, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Barbara Lyghts

May 14, 2021

Gail was a very special friend always with a smile on her face and a very giving person. We had a great love and friendship. Condolences to the family and will keep the family in my prayers rest in heaven my friend.

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