Laverna Maylee Hawkins

Laverna Maylee Hawkins, a retired service associate for Sams Wholesale, peacefully departed this life at her residence on Thursday, June 21, 2012. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Marrero, La. and Delgado Community College, and a former early childcare teacher at Arden Cahill Academy. Loving and devoted mother of Daisy R. (Jonas) Harrison, Virgin (Damon) Davis, and the late Alphonsus Joseph Hawkins. Daughter of the late Gladiss Boudreaux Hawkins and Patrick Hawkins. Sister of Jermel Hawkins, Jerry Hawkins, Ervin Hawkins, Bernadette McCaleb, Albertine Jackson, Janice Hawkins, Edrena Hawkins, Barbara Hawkins, Mary Alexander, Terry Taylor, Jacqueline Firven and the late Patrick Hawkins, Jr. ; also survived by 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Laverna was loved abundantly. Age: 68 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of River Ridge, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd. Marrero, La. on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 10:00a.m. Father Carabella, celebrant Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m.-8:45a.m., Rosary 8:45 a.m., Celebration of Life 9:30a.m. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com