Letha Ann Pritchard Hawkins, 81, of Glen Alpine, NC, went to her heavenly home to be with her parents and sister on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on March 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Frank Howard Pritchard and Minnie Grace Powell Pritchard.
Letha was a lifelong, active member of Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Church where she played piano and sang in the choir for many years. She retired from Glen Alpine Elementary after 26 years as a Title 1 Reading Teacher. Letha was a fan of the UNC Tar Heels and the Atlanta Braves. She took pride in her flowers and especially loved spending time with her family and church family.
A devoted Christian wife, mother, and grandmother, Letha is survived by her husband, Louie Junior Hawkins; children, Chris Hawkins (Lori), Eric Hawkins (Jennifer), and Jeff Hawkins (Jeanie); grandchildren, Gracie, Claire, Zachary, Kaleb (Hannah), Erica, Garrett (Darian), and Bryson Hawkins; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Letha was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Kay Clontz.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Cris Uren officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gibbs Chapel Wesleyan Church, 1741 Jamestown Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Our thoughts and prayers for Gods comfort during this difficult time. Mrs. Hawkins was such a wonderful woman. Her memory will live on through her family and all that she instilled in them. Mr. Hawkins, Chris, Eric and Jeff thank you for the positive impact that your mother and each of you have had in my life.
Letha was a lovely lady with a beautiful smile. We know she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
I’m very sorry for your loss. Letha always treated me like family and never judge. She was a beautiful person and shall truly be missed. I’ll be maintaining the good thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time. ❤️🩹
Chris, Lori, Gracie & Claire, So sorry to hear about Letha’s passing. I hold you all in my heart as I send you prayers for the pain you are going through. Your mom and grandmother is a beautiful soul and she touched many lives. I imagine her laughing, smiling and running with her arms open wide pain free as she makes her way to heaven. I will always remember her smiling. I love you all. Pam
First met the Hawkins family in 1977 when I first moved here and started attending Gibbs Chapel. Always a highlight was knowing your family. Your mother’s piano playing was always impressive and prolific with the ease she seemed to be playing with. Even more impressive was the wonderful wife and mother she was. When I think of a model Christian family, the Hawkins come to mind. Your mother and dad quietly lived their lives but were so steady and consistent. They raised three fine boys into wonderful men. Each of you have beautiful families now and have followed in the footsteps of your parents in living consistent and rock steady lives. So sad to learn of your mother’s passing but I know she’s with her parents now and will rest peacefully in the presence of the Lord forever and will await the wonderful family reunion you will all have. That’s the greatest legacy a mother can leave behind, children following her example and ready to enter the Kingdom whenever the Lord calls.
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful and caring teacher not only to her family but to many children at Glen Alpine Elementary School where I worked with her. May God comfort each of you with his warm arms as you suffer her loss. Well done, Good and Faithful servant.
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. I think the world of all the Hawkins, and know it will be a hard time. Prayers sent to all of you.
Chris and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your so sweet and beautiful Mom. She will always be remembered by all who were privileged to know her personally or thru the school system ! My children who had her in school loved her so much! Hugs and prayers to you, Chris and all of the Hawkins Family. Sincerely yours, Karen Brown
Weeze and Jeanie I’m So so sorry about your mom! I’m praying for your family! Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you all. Tess Bowman
Good Bye my sweet cousin I will carry you in my heart until we meet again in Heaven 🙏 Love You