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Obituary
Mary "Lena" Magdelene Hawkins Berry,
98, walked into the open arms of "my sweet Lord" on April 27, 2022 to live
happily for eternity. She was born August 30, 1923 in Crown City, Ohio and
lived in the Huntington area all her life. She is now re-united with her
husband Lewis Adkins Berry. Also proceeding her in death was son Randy Lou
Berry, mother Icie Mae Graham Hawkins, father Alex Jackson Hawkins, brother
Harold Franklin "Hawkshaw" Hawkins, sister Betty Hawkins Lawhorn and her
beloved dog Lulu. She is survived by her daughter Vickie Marple and husband
Grant, daughter-in-law Cristi Berry, grandchildren Justin Phillips, Hannah
Berry, Jackson (Chantelle) Berry, and her sister Leona Hawkins Davis. She
also says goodbye to nieces Pam (Mike) Gates, Cheryl (Dan) McCallister, Tina
Anderson (Randy), Rita Lawhorn, Robin (Richard) Barnett and nephews Jeff
(Judy) Davis, Donnie Hawkins, Harold "Hawkshaw" Hawkins, Jr., and Rodney
(Elaine) Berry all of whom she loved very much. Special goodbyes to Shawn
and Cary Dixon and family who have been a special love of Mary for many
years and will remain an important part of her family. In addition to being
a faithful wife, homemaker, and loving mother, Mary had an extensive work
career ending in her 1989 retirement from Marshall University on her 65th
birthday where she worked security at the dormitory front desk and made many
friends with the students she encountered. She also worked at McCrory's Dime
store, Owens, and the Huntington Store as a salesclerk. She simply loved
people and they loved her back. We say goodbye to a great woman knowing that
we will soon be back with her and once again embraced by her warmth and
love. Reservations will be required to join her so make certain you have
yours arranged in advance. She would be disappointed to miss seeing you
again. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, April 30, 2022,
at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Matt Shamblin officiating. Entombment will
be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Visitation will be from
5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, April 29, 2022, at the funeral home.
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