Frances A. Hawkins, age 80, of Sycamore Healthcare Centre, Quincy formerly of 1118 Locust Street, died on Sunday, April 25, 2010 in the Centre. She was born on April 5, 1930 in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Alfred C. Nixon and Opal Green. She married Lawrence E. Hawkins on June 12, 1956 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1995.

Frances worked at Quincy High School as a para-professional and most recently she worked at the Maid Rite on 12th Street before her retirement.

Frances enjoyed going to church and participating in church activities at First Baptist Church, where she was a longtime member and missionary. She sang in the Senior & Praise Choirs. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. Frances also enjoyed playing Bingo.

Survivors include:
ONE DAUGHTER: Laura F. Reading and her husband Tyrone of Belleville, IL;
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Kendall Davis, Tyrone Reading, Jr., & Tyesha Reading all of Belleville, IL;
THREE GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Obian Hawkins, Jr., Okiah Davis, & Kamora Davis all of Belleville. Several nieces, nephews, including a great niece, Eden Frances Hawkins, cousins, & close friends also survive.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a grandson, Obian Hawkins, Sr., half sister, Emma Duncan, and step-brother, John E. McBride.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in First Baptist Church by Rev. Orville B. Jones, Jr. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Blessing Cancer Center or to the family. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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