Mary Louise Dockins Hawkins, age 88, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born January 25, 1935, in Pendleton, SC, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell Dockins and Gaynell Carnes Dockins. She was married for 66 years to Donald Dean Hawkins, Sr. until his death in 2018. She was also preceded in death by brother, Marion Dockins; and sister, Betty Rice.

To her family, Louise was the best mom in the world who loved her husband and family beyond all measure. She was a wonderful cook and had the ability to make anything but had a special gift for steak and gravy. She was a prayer warrior and faithful to read her Bible every day. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles and reading.

She is survived by her sons, Donald Dean Hawkins, Jr. and Claude Randall Hawkins (Kay); daughter, Cindy Marie Hudson (Raymond); brother, Johnny Dockins; 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 12:00 until 1:45 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home followed by the funeral service in the Chapel at 2:00 pm with Rev. Mark Dickson officiating. Burial will follow at New Silver Brook Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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