Carol A Hawkins

Carol A. Hawkins was born August 21, 1946, to Robert and Gaynell Mosby in Wheelwright, Kentucky. Carol was the eldest daughter of her 7 siblings, and she was the matriarch of the family. Carol’s family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1959 where she graduated from East High School in 1963.

After graduating high school, Carol met and married Thomas Edward Hawkins Jr., and together they had 3 children as issue of their marriage. They later divorced and Carol devoted her time to her family. Carol later worked for Anheuser Busch for 25 years where she retired. She later started her own catering
business where she cooked for any and everybody. Catering is where she found her calling… Giving.

Carol truly had a servant’s heart. She opened her home and heart to multitudes and fed masses. Carol joined Rhema Christian Center and served on the hospitality committee, and she also was deeply devoted to serving at The Lord Jesus Christ’s Church.

Carol A. Hawkins went home to be with the Lord November 24, 2022. She left peacefully at home surrounded by family on her favorite holiday- Thanksgiving.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Mosby and Gaynell Miller, Stepfather David Tartt, sisters: Vivian Mickens and Donna Sheffield, brothers: Samuel Porter and Randy Mosby.

Carol left to cherish her memory, daughter Judge Monica E. Hawkins, sons Thomas E. (Arnell) Hawkins III, and Darryl S. (Tammy) Hawkins, sisters Stella Smith and Debra Harper, brother David Tartt, Grandchildren: Dionte’ J. (Jessica) Johnson, DeAngelo (Nicole) Smith Darriel Hawkins, Darrell Smith, Da’Mika Hawkins, Caleb Williamson, Tyler Hawkins, and Great grandchildren: Royce Hawkins, Dionte’ Johnson, Jr., Markus Burton Jr. Aarin and Amari Johnson, DeAngelo Smith II, Jamir Johnson, Da’Nyla Hawkins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Carol was always a bright presence in the lives of those who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 9, 2022, from 10:00 am at THE LORD JESUS CHRIST’S CHURCH, 634 Gibbard Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, with a homegoing service to follow at 11 am, with burial at Glen Rest Cemetery.