Shirley Hawkins, 82 - Travelers Rest

Shirley Childress Hawkins, 82, of Travelers Rest, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at River Falls Health & Rehab.

Born in Greenville County, she was a daughter of the late David E. and Lille Mae Brown Childress.

Mrs. Hawkins was retired from Winn Dixie where she worked in Customer Service for 25 years; she was a member of Locust Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving is a brother, James D. Childress and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas E. Childress and Robert H. Childress and three sisters, Louise Bagwell, Hazel Funderburk and Mary Huff.

Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at Locust Hill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12 until 12:50 PM at the church prior to the service.

The family would like to Thank the wonderful caring people at River Falls Healthcare Center and Palladium Hospice.

Online condolences may be expressed here.

Memorials may be made to Locust Hill Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, SC or Palladium Hospice in Greenville, SC.

The Howze Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.