Deborah Inez Hawkins, 51, was born May 8, 1962 and died unexpectedly at her home June 6.She aided her pastor husband for 20 years at Antioch Baptist Church in Coalmont and the last year at Grace Tabernacle in McMinnville.She was preceded in death by brother, Jeffery David Hobbs.She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Rev. Ricky Hawkins, daughter, Jessica Nichole Hawkins and son, Ethan Garrick Hawkins, all of Tarlton Valley; parents, Carl David and Catherine Hobbs of McMinnville; sister, Shelia (Steve) Johnson of McMinnville; a host of loving nieces and nephews; and special great-nieces, Emilya Hobbs and Eden Grissom.Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at High Funeral Home with William Wanamaker and Mike Rigsby officiating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday at High’s.High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) June 9, 2013
Deborah Inez Hawkins, 51