of Little Rock, AR
September 24, 1918 - December 25, 2020
Virginia Lee Hawkins Pairett, 102, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to heaven to be with her Savior and Lord on December 25, 2020. She was born on September 24, 1918 to Alonzo and Mable Hendrickson Hawkins in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas.
At the age of 14, she played piano for her dad's quartet and traveled to area gospel singings. Her early years were filled with music and she enjoyed playing piano for Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. As a teenager, she was a delegate from her church to lead a choir in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at a choir festival. She also sang the newly published, "I'll Fly Away," as a solo, which became one of her favorite gospel songs. Her family often heard her singing it at home.
Virginia made her home in North Little Rock, Arkansas with her husband, Melvin Pairett, for most of her adult life. She worked for over thirty years at A-1 Super Market in North Little Rock, retiring as assistant manager.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin; daughter, Carolyn Pairett Fant; four brothers, Carroll Hawkins, Maurice Hawkins, Wendell Hawkins and Paul Hawkins.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Prothro Banks and husband Tom of Cashiers, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Christy Jinks Banks and husband Tom, Jr. of Cashiers, North Carolina, Jenny Jinks Rogers and husband Tom of Kingsport, Tennessee, Jeffrey Thomas Jinks and wife Heidi of Tampa, Florida and Dr. Jerri Suzanne Fant of Little Rock, Arkansas; six great-grandchildren, Benjamin Emory Rogers, Kelli Marie Rogers, Andrew Thomas Rogers, Caroline Hunter Jinks, Anne Elizabeth Jinks and Griffen Thomas Fant; one niece; nine nephews; numerous cousins; and special friends.
Virginia loved and was an active member of Levy Baptist Church for many years.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 11, at 2:00 P.M. at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Levy Baptist Church, 3501 Pike Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72118.
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14 Condolence(s)
Connie and Keith Looper
Friday, January 15, 2021
Mary, we are praying for you and missing not being able to hug you. Love you all.
Butch and Carolyn Fant
Monday, January 11, 2021
A very special lady. She will be missed. We love you monya. Our prayers are with the family.
Lin & Judy Banks
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Mary, Our prayers and thoughts are with you & your family especially on Monday. Love, Lin&Judy
Rickey (misses his friend)
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Many times I’ve talked with Virginia, and, many times she expressed her desire to go to a place where she can discover her true nature once again. She was a fighter at heart, she never quit regardless of how difficult her situation was. Virginia had goals, hopes, and dreams which were only being hindered by lack of resources. Virginia stands strong through all circumstances, wavering but only for a brief moment. Virginia fought a hard fight and just as her life came to an end...Jesus wasn’t done with her yet. Our Lord has one more task for her to complete. She must go hand in hand with her husband, pour out the pain from the brokenness upon the altar... ALONE ... and journey across the country...together...talking...learning... loving...forgiving...growing...being courteous...respectful...and fully attentive to these remaining few days that he has left. It is Lee, not, Virginia whom the Lord our God has called home. They will treasure this time of reconciliation. They will not depart from it. As for Rhett, the debt is paid.
Becky Robinson
Monday, January 4, 2021
I will truly miss Virginia. My Momma always had to sit by her in Sunday school. She thought the world of Virginia. I will always remember her sweet smile.
Kay Nolen
Monday, January 4, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
JD and Rita sexton
Monday, January 4, 2021
Virginia was a special lady and will be missed. When I hear I’ll fly away I will think of her and smile.
Praying for comfort for the family.
Kaitlin Ray
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Virginia Pairett ("Monya" to me) was so special to those of us lucky enough to know and learn from her. Her spirit for life and devotion to her loved ones were unmatched. Watching her get to love her great grandson, Griffen, is something I will cherish. I will miss her wonderful smile, her sense of humor, and her chicken and dressing at Thanksgiving so very much. She made all of us better just by being herself. Rest in peace, Monya. We miss you already. Love always, Kaitlin
Buddy Stricklin
Sunday, January 3, 2021
I Loved this lady, I worked with her at A-1 Super mkt. on Washington Ave. in No. Little Rock. We both were just youngsters back then. I went to work as a sack boy and stocker at the age of 17, at that time Mrs Pairet was sect.and book keeper also a real good checker. I left after 3 years and went to work on the No. Little Rock, Fire Dept. I went by her house one day when i was driving thru Amboy, I knew where her and melvin lived. It was good to see her again. enjoy Heaven Mrs Pairett.
Bob Goff
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Mrs Pairett was one of my favorite people when I was growing up. She was so nice to me when I visited Dad’s grocery store. I know Dad couldn’t have done without her. She and Mrs Jenkins will always be in my heart. May God bless. ðŸ™
Erin
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Sending prayers for comfort during this time of loss. I wish we could all be there to celebrate Monya’s life. Covid has made that very difficult. I know Monya would want everyone to be safe.
I grew up enjoying Monya’s sense of humor, her “isms,†her exceptional cooking, and her sharp eye for detail (not a stitch or hem out of place). She was someone who loved her family dearly and would not tolerate an empty belly in the room. She loved visiting the Grand Ole Opry and adored Vince Gill. Sweet but unwilling to suffer fools, she wasn’t afraid to get after unruly neighborhood teens with a broom; and when you got her laughing she would double over as if her sides would split and you would See tears in her eyes...so many special memories!
Love,
Erin
Nanci Pairett Green
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Prayers and much love for each of you as Gent left our earthly home for her heavenly home.
Jenny rigers
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Mamaw was the best Mamaw ever. She had the ability to see the good in ALL things. Her imperfect PERFECT life has stamped my life forever. Her granddaughter, Jenny
Katrina Hawkins
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you.