Peggy Hawes Wilkins Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Peggy Hawes Wilkins

Mrs. Peggy Ann Hawes Wilkins,73, entered into eternal rest on Monday evening, January 15, 2024, at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House.

Born on March 11,1950, Peggy was the first of twelve children born to the late Benjamin and Elsie Long Hawes of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Peggy was a 1968 graduate of Carver High School. Peggy joined the New Prospect A.M.E. Zion Church at an early age and was truly a kind hearted, faithful, and dedicated woman of God! When the church doors opened, she was always there praising the Lord and serving others. She served in almost every department of the church, giving of her best to the Master until her health declined.

Peggy worked at Arrow Automotive for over 30 years until their closing. She later worked and retired from Beauty Systems Group in Spartanburg, SC.

Peggy was a very humble, kind, and loving person. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially her famous honey bun cake! She truly loved her family and for most of her life was always a care giver and provider for many.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Mr. Jimmy W. Wilkins, three sisters, Ms. Mabel Hawes Jones , Ms. Carrie L. Hawes, Ms. Tammy T. Hawes, all of Spartanburg SC; and adoptive sister , Mrs. Pamela Foster of Cummings, Ga.; her seven brothers, Mr. Bennie Hawes (Joann) Mr. Michael Hawes, Mr. Bruce Hawes, Mr. John Douglas Hawes, Mr. Lee Marvin Hawes (Camille), Mr. Jackie W. Hawes and Mr. Tori Hawes (Christine), all of Spartanburg, SC; her sister-in-law, Ms. Theresa Wilkins; two aunts, Mrs. Betty Hawes and Mrs. Hattie Long (Roosevelt) of Spartanburg, SC ; and one uncle, Mr. Booker T. Hawes of Georgia; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, many of whom she helped to raise as her own. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Jackie Marie Hawes.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 12:00 noon at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Livestream will be available via Facebook on the TEEFERGUSONREPORT.

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Thomas H Jones sent Red and White Handled Basket for Peggy Hawes Wilkins - January 24, 2024

We're so sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Thomas and Brenda Jones & family

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Cousin just heard about your passing. I have to say you were one of those Cousins on the Long side that Totsie loved and cherish. I have to say Peggy when I in your presence ❤️ you could feel the Love Uncle Ben and Aunt Elsie was blessed to have you and I know the Long's are rejoicing with you so Cuz take your Bow and RIP🙏💓🙏 much LOVE CUZ Dennis Gibson.

My prayers to family Carver Senior high School Patricia Turner

Jimmy,
I am so sorry you have lost Peggy. You, someone I care for, have cared about. You're great man among men and only hope God will carry you through this hard time. Steve Hairfield

My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the Hawes and Wilkins families. I have known Peggy since the first grade at Cummings Street Elementary School, and we were good friends throughout high school. She was quiet and caring with a pleasant personality. May she rest in peace. Jacqueline Bobo

Sending condolences and prayers 🙏to the Hawes and Wilkins family. Jay and Viola Brown Durrah, Carver classmate 1968.

Sending our condolences to Jimmy and family- may God continue to bless you in you time of need Frankie Williams & family

Sending my condolences and prayers to the Hawes,Wilkins family you all are in our prays. Luther,Dianne Smith🙏

Dear Family of Peggy, I know these are very hard time but remember the good times you had with Peggy. Now her spirit is with the Lord and her body is resting until Jesus return. Then she will rise again with no more pain and suffering! You will see her again. May the Lord bless you! Patricia w. Landrum-Davis

Rest in heavenly peace Peggy. I know God has a special place for you because of your Christian walk for Him. You will never be forgotten. You were so quite and always pleasant during our years at Carver Senior High School. When I would visit your church, New Prospect AME Zion Church, at a store or on the streets, you were the same person as in high school with a gracious smile. I know your family and church members are going to miss you. But I know God has plans for you to continuing to work for him in Your Heavenly home. May God continue to bless Peggy's family and friends by remember the many blessing you have received from her on her Christian Journey. A classmate from Carver, the class of 1968, Brenda Carol Knuckles

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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