Rosie M. Hawkins

Rosie M. Hawkins, 61, of Marietta, passed away at the home of her sister at 8:30 am on Monday, December 20, 2010.

She was born on March 9, 1949, at Marietta, a daughter of Leander Farnsworth and Louise Mae Mugrage Farnsworth.  She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church, Marietta Moose Lodge Auxiliary, American Legion Post 64 Auxiliary , VFW Post 5108 Auxiliary, BPOE Auxiliary.  She was a real estate agent for Cranston Real Estate and along with her husband had owned and operated The Maple Café in Marietta.  She enjoyed traveling, church functions, and spending time with her grandchildren.

On March 2, 1968, she married Richard G. Hawkins who preceded her in death on March 13, 2004. 

Rosie is survived by 1 son and 1 daughter:  Richard W. Hawkins and Renee’ (Matt) Williams both of Marietta, 3 grandchildren:  Joscelyn R. Miller, Shaylynn R. Hawkins, Camden R. Hawkins; brothers and sisters:  Maudie Kitts, Linda Lee, Laura  (Francis) Simpson, Ruth (Tim) Burdette, Leander (Lynn) Farnsworth, Larry Farnsworth, Lucy Hickman, several nieces and nephews and her dog “Bandit.”

Funeral services will be held on Thursday (December 23rd) at 1:30pm at Open Door Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Kapple officiating.  Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Wednesday after 2:00pm and at the church 1 hour before the service.