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Ruth Weathers Hawkins

Ruth Weathers Hawkins, 99, of Shelby went to be with her Lord & Savior on February 10, 2022. A native of Cleveland Co., she was born to the late Lawrence and Vina Weathers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Yates Hawkins, sisters Lola Humphries and Lala Young and brothers Roy and Edgar Weathers.

Ruth is survived by her son Gary Hawkins and daughter Rita Harris and husband Kenny of Shelby, grand daughters Andrea Williams and husband Matt, Laura McCraw and husband Jerry, Stephanie Ashe and husband Tyler, great grandchildren Luke, Gavin, Ava, Olivia, Kaitlyn, Mallory, Morgan, Garrison and Preston. Also a special nephew and niece Wayne and Loiselle Hedgepath.

Ruth worked for Southern Bell for 46 years as a service representative. She was a faithful member of Sharon United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School among other things.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Sharon United Methodist Church Rev. Eddie Padgett, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church Backpack Ministry, 871 College Avenue Shelby, NC 28152.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory

106 Cherryville Rd Shelby, NC 28150

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