Ms. Bettye Ann "Red Bone" Hawkins, 72, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Beaumont, Texas.

The Celebration Service, Celebrating the Life of Ms. Hawkins, will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2710 Campbell Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703 with Burial service to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.  A Public viewing for Ms. Hawkins will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. and Visitation a on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Church, with the practicing of social distancing and Facial Masks recommended.

The Life and Legacy

Bettye Ann "Redbone" Hawkins was born on August 7, 1953, in Beaumont, Texas, to the union of the late Mable Martin Hawkins and Daniel Hawkins. From a young age, she displayed a vibrant spirit, a kind heart, and a natural ability to bring joy to those around her, whether it was her infectious laughter, her caring nature, or her ability to turn any

Moment into a cherished memory, she was a gift to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She graduated from Charlton-Pollard High in 1972.

Bettye Ann, affectionately known as "Redbone", was a woman of many passions.

She found joy in going t o church, and she loved her church and her pastor.

More than anything, Bettye was devoted to her family and friends. She cherished

Her relationships and was a source of strength, laughter, and unwavering support to those who needed her.

She is survived by her children, Shiquita Hawkins Johnson (Sam), Isaac Hawkins, Sr., Tasha Hawkins, Marion Hawkins, and Gerald Wayne Hawkins;

grandchildren, Darrius Turner, Symi Johnson, Symone Johnson, Tiffany Hawkins,

Special Hawkins, T'eria Coleman, Ty'Keyah Coleman, James Martin III, Skyy Hawkins, Isaac Hawkins Jr., and Macelyn Fontenot; eleven great-grandchildren; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Bettye Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Mable Martin Hawkins and Daniel Hawkins; brothers, Julius Raymond, Robert Benbob, Daniel Hawkins, Albert Hawkins and Edward Hawkins; sisters, Shirley Raymond Young and Rosie Marie Hawkins Londo.