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Glenda “Ginga” Joyce Hawkins Winston

08/17/1955 - 07/23/2023

Obituary For Glenda “Ginga” Joyce Hawkins Winston

MRS. GLENDA JOYCE “GINGA” HAWKINS WINSTON - Age 67, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born on August 17, 1955 to the late Henry Hawkins, Sr. and Joyce Carolyn Curtis Hawkins. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Sonoraville, Georgia and was a graduate of Calhoun High School Class of 1973.

Survivors are her husband, Willis Winston, her loving family, children, Demond Hawkins, Marisha (Edwin) Winston - Higginbotham; four brothers, Norris (Lucy) Curtis, Henry (Gloria) Hawkins, Jr., Cletus Hawkins, Steve Turner; sister, Belinda (Brian) Scott; grandchildren, Malysha Winston, Emaree Winston, Envy Winston, and Ciera Bolt; aunts, Annette (Willie) Williams, Brenda Harris, Sarah Curtis; uncles, Eugene (Joyce) Curtis, Marvin (Lori) Curtis, Hiram (Linda)) Hawkins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives; special godchildren, Shanta McDaniel, Bralin Barton, and Jaylynn Harris, and many other special loving friends.

Homegoing Service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1:00 P. M. at Trinity Baptist Church, 1170 Rome Road, S. W., Calhoun, Georgia 30701 with Pastor Zachary Washington and other Ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 P. M. Interment, Tabernacle Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.


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Thinking of you and your family. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Jacob, Sabrina, Brodie and Reese McWhorter

To the family , we send our most sincere condolences to you in this time of difficulty. We want you to know that you all are in our continuous prayers. We loved Sis. Glenda and the the entire family. May the peace of God be with you and sustain you in days to come. Hold to His unchanging hand. Her sweet spirit will be missed. Blessings be upon you, Pastor Michael and lady Michelle Watters "Earth hath no sorrows that heaven cannot heal."

So many people loved this beautiful lady. I am so blessed that this family came into my life. Even if I didn't talk to them for a year we could still pick up right where we left off. My heart is so heavy for Ginga's family and friends. She meant so much to me. I will love and miss her always. Heaven got a whole lot sweeter and what an amazing Heavenly Birthday present that Joyce(Nannie) got on Sunday! Fly high my sis! I love the Hawkins/Winston family so much! Cynthia and Johnny Brown family

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Glenda always met me with her infectious smile and a hug. As with all of you, I will miss her. May God be with you during this time of sorrow. Kem McNeese

We love you all cousin Glenda will be truly miss we will miss her & miss her always keeping in touch with us & family yall in our prayers, the Pullum Family

Our prayers are with you all & you all have our condolences Glenda was always a joy to be around & she will be truly truly missed!! From The Montgomery Family

Oh my oh my cousin Glenda u will truly be missed & I hurt cousin this is so unreal I want get my texts from u no more no more what's up cat!! Love u RIP!! Boobie you all hang in there cousin my prayers are with u all love you all!! Love cousin Jamien

All my love and prayers to you sis and the rest of the family. I know there will always be a hike in your heart but I pray you can always fill it with memories.

Sure did love Glenda. Praying for this entire family. She will truly be missed. The Mays Family

I am so sorry for the loss of this sweet lady , I worked with her at kosy kitchen . She always made me laugh , such a sweet lady . My condolences for the children , & family as they lay her to rest . Hod bless each an everyone of them in the days to come.

I went to school with Glenda. She was a very sweet person. Lots of prayers to her family in the days and weeks to come.

Mama. I just seen you a few weeks ago and kissed you on the forehead. I told you that I loved you. The pain runs deep and I will miss you so much! My heart is broken. The Lord has taken you in his arms, and had your mansion finished. That don't stop the hurt, and pain, but we know your in a much better place. Fly High mama! To the rest of the family may God give comfort, peace, and strength for days to come. We love you all! HILES Family!!

HAVE MERCY, LORD JESUS!!! Precious LORD, please Keep Us Near The CROSS!!! The Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family extend our Heartfelt Love, PRAYERS, Peace, Comfort, and DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to Demond Hawkins, Marisha (Edwin) Winston - Higginbotham; Henry (Gloria) Hawkins, Jr., Belinda (Brian) Scott; the extended Hawkins Winston Family, Friends and Associates during this very difficult time of grief and sadness. 🌹Gone... But Not Forgotten.... RIH, Sister Glenda "Ginga" Joyce Hawkins Winston. 🌹THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD. 🙏 💗 ✝️ Pastor Louise Young Harris and the Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family, Kingston, GA

She sure will be missed.always made you laugh when you was with her..Prayers for all in days to come .

She was a loving lady she made your day when you saw her .she will be missed . Praying for family.

Words just can't describe Mrs Glenda. She was the best and I loved being around her as a kid. I will never forget all of the baseball games she attended when I was kid. She was the first one to cheer us on, the first one to pick us up and you best believe she was the first one to get on the umpires!! She will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.

One of my favorite people, I will truly miss her. Love and prayers to the family! Alvin Long CHS Class of 73

Glenda was always so friendly and always had such kind words to say. It was a pleasure to know her. My deepest condolences to her family. Blessings on you all.

She'll be missed. Know she's with Y'all in spirit and forever in your heart. My condolences to you all. RIH Cousin Love ❤️ You

No words to say.. Beautiful inside and keep her smile lights up a room.. The family will always be in my prayers.

Our prayers are with Glenda's family, may God keep you in His care.

God bless you, The Garigan family

So sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Wilson. She will be missed by family and friends.

I just can't believe this! It was too soon. I will forever remember that delicious macaroni and cheese. She taught me how to make it. I love her and her genuine love for others. I always felt a part of the family ❤️ I love you Ginga

Love you Cousin. You will be missed! I remember back in the day watching you all play cards and having the best time. Your laugh will always be remembered.

Glenda has been a dear friend since 9th grade at Calhoun High School. We graduated 50 years ago. She will be greatly missed. Loved her! Freddie and Kaye Black

Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and lrayers

So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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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