Doris Lee Hawkins, 91, passed away at home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Doris was born on January 6, 1934, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Mary Williams-Hughes and Luther Askew.
Doris attended Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School.
Doris spent years developing the Hawkins Plumbing Business with her husband. She worked for several years as a Norfolk Public School Guard. Not only did the children love her, but the parents and principals of Coleman Place Elementary School and Ingleside Elementary School did, too. Her greatest joy as a school guard was ensuring her children got safely across the street.
She has been a member of Hood Chapel AME Zion Church since she was a child. She loved her church. She served as President of the Deaconess Board, President of the Nurses Unit, member of the Praise Team, and a dedicated member of the Sanctuary Choir.
Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hawkins, and three sisters: Eleanor Farmer, Lelia Spruill, and Delores Banks.
Doris is survived by one sister, Beverly Ann Kelson; three daughters, Gwen, Denise, Hope and one son, Kelvin (Carolyn); six grandchildren, Nikena (Jevon), Arthur (Veronica), Kelvin, Kerisha, Leroy, and Roy; 15 great grands and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Gracie Butts says
March 13, 2025 at 4:16 pmSending my sincere condolences to the Hawkins family. MS. Doris and her church members would often go and sing and pray with my mom, Thelma Cartwright before she passed. She will forever be in my heart for her kindness.
Ernest &Marva Davis says
March 13, 2025 at 8:14 pmSending prayers to the family praying that God will give you his peace at this time 🙏❤️
Hollyn Fisher-Rogers, Dianne, Chris, Stewart, and Phillip says
March 16, 2025 at 2:07 pmFrom the Fisher Family to the Hawkins Family:
We are humbled
to hear of your
Mother’s
transition. We
pray that the
Spirit of
Comfort and
Peace remain to
abide with You
and Yours in
Jesus Name .
EMILY PRAILEAU says
March 17, 2025 at 1:27 pmSENDING MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR THAT MRS.HAWKINS HAD PASS. SHE WAS A SWEET PERSON; SHE ALWAYS HAD A WORD FOR YOU IF YOU WALK PASS AND NOT SPEAK. SHE WILL BE MISS; TAKE YOUR REST
Donald M Saunders says
March 17, 2025 at 6:51 pmI’m going to Miss you Dorothy Dandridge ❤️. This is what I called her. She referred to me as Onion head. I served as her Organist at the Hood Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church for 5 years. Take your please in the Heavenly Choir. Teach them how to sing Your song 🎵 “What This”.
Sweet Dreams My Dorothy Dandridge 😢❤️💋🙏
Jazmine - Social Worker says
March 17, 2025 at 8:09 pmWe are sending our deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones from the Suncrest Team❤️
Shanta Malone says
March 18, 2025 at 10:45 amSending sincere condolences and love to the family and friends .
We shared a granddaughter and she always spoke with love of how GOD blessed us to have Destiny. Rest in paradise Mrs Hawkins may we meet again in Glory
Patricia Mackey says
March 18, 2025 at 11:02 pmWill always keep Ms Doris in my heart and mind she was a good neighbor.
Rinnie Powell says
March 19, 2025 at 10:03 amI love the family. You know you have my condolences. May God bless you all. Rest in peace Mrs. Hawkins.
Judy Lane says
March 19, 2025 at 10:29 amSending prayers and Consolation to the Hawkin family your mom will be miss, your mom was like family to us now she is Happy singing a new song in the Heavenly choir, take your eternal rest Ms Hawkin❤️🙏🏽
Judy Lane says
March 19, 2025 at 10:34 amSending prayers and Consolation to the Hawkin family your mom will be miss, your mom was like family to us now she is singing a new song in the Heavenly choir, take your eternal rest Ms Hawkin❤️🙏🏽
Judy Lane says
March 19, 2025 at 10:36 amSending prayers and Consolation to the Hawkin family your mom will be miss, you all was like family to us now she is singing a new song in the Heavenly choir, take your eternal rest Ms Hawkin❤️🙏🏽
Judy Lane says
March 19, 2025 at 10:37 amSending prayers and Consolation to the Hawkin family your mom will be miss, you all was like family to us now she is singing a new song in the Heavenly choir, take your eternal rest 🙏🏽