Sarah Genell Hawkins Early, 87 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 25, 2017 at Whiteoak Manor Shelby, NC. Born in Cleveland County NC, She was the Daughter of the late A.R. Hawkins and Sarah Chelsie Ledford Hawkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Travis Hawkins and A. R. Hawkins. She was a homemaker.

SURVIVORS: 2 Daughters: Brenda Beasley and husband Bart, Kings Mountain, NC;

Wanda Lowery, Kings Mountain, NC;

2 sons: Roger "Bird" Early and wife Barb, Van Wert, OH and Steve Early and wife Carol, Van Wert, OH

Brother: Bill Hawkins and wife Shirley, Kings Mountain, NC

10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great -great-grand grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICE: A private graveside will be held at a later date

INTERNMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA