Betty Lou Hawkins

of Lexa, AR

September 14, 1939 - February 13, 2021

Betty Lou Hawkins, age 81, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Hawkins was born September 14, 1939 in Brickeys, Arkansas to the late James Homer and Ella Mae (Dickinson) Rice. Mrs. Hawkins worked for 25 years at Wal-Mart as the manager of the fabric center. She loved all animals, especially watching birds and she was excellent at sewing.

She is survived by four sons, Dennis Ford (Lettie) of Lexa, Michael Ford (Kim) of Lexa, Johnny Allen Ford (Teresa) of Harrisburg, and Leon Graves, Jr. (Lorie) of Lexa; two stepdaughters, Dianne Burns of New Orleans, Louisiana and Donna McDonald (Sam) of Austin, Texas; ten grandchildren (And another on the way!) and eighteen great-grandchildren; one brother, James Rice (Linda) of Horseshoe Lake; one sister, Ruby Spain (Russell ''Rat'') of Marianna; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her parents; and by her husband, Thomas Hawkins.

A funeral service for Betty Lou Hawkins will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2021 at Salem Methodist Church in Moro, Arkansas. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery in Moro. Brother Fred Dover and Brother Rick Jensen will officiate.

Pallbearers are Dennis Ford, Michael Ford, Johnny Allen Ford, Leon Graves, Jr., James Michael Ford and Christopher Allen Ford.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.


Service Information
Visitation
Salem Methodist Church

Moro,  AR 72368
2/22/2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Service
Church Service
Salem Methodist Church

Moro,  AR 72368
2/22/2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery/Interment
Salem Cemetery

Moro, AR 72368
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com