Betty Carolyn Hawkins

Our dear mother, Betty Carolyn Hawkins, 90, of Moody, Al passed away in the presence of loving family members on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Betty was born October 23, 1934 in Gadsden, AL to William A. Muskett and Lula Mae Yeager-Muskett. 

Mom loved to reminisce about growing up in Gadsden and would tell us stories of her childhood such as having to practice blackouts for the mock air raids in Gadsden during WWII, and adventures of walking to Noccalula Falls most every weekend. Because of her love for music mom was involved in a trio during her teen years that sung at a variety of church functions and other events. The trio was even regulars on a live radio program in Gadsden. Mom graduated from Emma Samson High School in 1952 and in 1958 married dad. She worked for the State Board of Education-DDS for 28 years and was once recognized as the national employee of the year. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 61 years, William R. Hawkins; her brothers, Rev. Tom (Lucille) Muskett, Virgil Muskett, Robert (Billie) Muskett and Jim Muskett of Gadsden; sisters, Willie Mae Muskett (Ralph) Boles of Fort Myers, Florida, and Annie Jo Muskett (Gordon) Banholzer of Huntsville; Mary (Charlie) Warren of Starkville, Mississippi; and Lula (Jack) Davies of Hokes Bluff. 

She is survived by her three sons, Mark Hawkins (Renetta), E. Scott Hawkins (Latisha), and Jimmy Hawkins; 6 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was also blessed with many nieces and nephews. Mom was kind and generous. She will be missed by all who knew her. 

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens at 1591 Gadsden Highway Birmingham, Al 35235 with visitation from 11:00am to 12:00pm with a service starting at noon. Officiated by Chaplin Jacquelyn French. Interment will immediately follow the service.