Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Norma Hawkins Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
She was the daughter of the late B. Ballard and Retta Mansell Ballard. On July 2, 1960, she was married to Earl Hawkins, having celebrated 64 years of marriage. She was a member of the Freewill Church of Christ.
In her free time Norma enjoyed being crafty, where she found great pleasure in sewing and shopping at Ross and Goodwill for deals. She also enjoyed spending time with her family cooking and taking care of the people she loved.
Ms. Hawkins was preceded in death by her parents and sisters: Polly Clinton and Anita Rhoten.
Survivors include her son: Wayne (Cindy) Hawkins of Cookeville; daughter: Tammy (Eric) Smith of Watertown; grandsons: Conner (Hannah) Hawkins of Cookeville and Eric (Brooke) Breedlove of Lebanon. Nieces and nephews along with many friends also survive.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 17, 2025, 4-8 pm and Friday 10 am to 12 pm at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 12 pm in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Anderson, and Bro. Andrew Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville.
Memorial donations may be made to Mansell Cemetery by contacting the funeral home.
Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 931-268-1550
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Norma, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
2131 S. Grundy Quarles Hwy. P.O. Box 398, Gainesboro, TN 38562-0398
Make a Donation
in Norma Hawkins's name
People and places connected with Norma
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Norma's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Norma Hawkins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
