Weeta Edmonds Hawkins, 69, passed away on Sunday, September 25th, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 25, 1947 to the late Charles and Ava Edmonds in Suffolk, VA. She was the longtime manager of Sentry Food Mart on Hwy 460 in Suffolk. Weeta loved being with her family and did her best to take care of them. At times, she would work day and night to make sure her family never went without. Not only did her family love her and appreciate her but she never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. Her home was open to anyone. She had a heart of gold and would always come to the aid of those in need. She was never one to bite her tongue. You always knew where you stood with her. Weeta will always be remembered a a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish her memory are: two daughters, Renee Cutchin, Blair Hawkins and fiance Blair Davis; sister, Carolyn Niblett and husband Larry; three grandsons: Joshua Hawkins, Wes Cutchin, Dillan Sykes; granddaughter, Tiffany Jones; two great-grandsons: Christopher Wilson and Liam Jones; and two great-granddaughters, Ava Wilson and Kayden Green. She is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Luther Hawkins,;daughter, Stacey Boyette; both parents, and a brother, Chuck Edmonds.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 1st, 2016 at Wilroy Baptist Church. 306 Williams Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434. Following the service, the family will receive friends at 306 Military Rd., Suffolk, VA, 23434.
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I’m sorry for your loss. Remember she loved all of you so dearly. Remember she is no longer in pain and she is with loved one who have pasted and is now watching over each and everyone of you. She is guiding you and protecting you even more now. She is at peace and with her loving God. She was a good friend to everyone she meet and she was like a second mother to my daughter Amy Kearney(Chaney). She will be truly missed by all. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to see Weeta pass. You all know that you were the most important and cherished things in her life. Hold on to the love and laughter that she brought into all of our lives! You know where I am if you need me. We love you all!
Weeta will be greatly missed. She always made you feel like one of her children. Renee and Blair she was a great mother and friend. Nothing she wouldn’t do for you. Now you have two angels and I have one with me dad. If you need anything just ask. Love you guys
I miss you every single day. I think about you all the time. So much reminds me of you. I love you momma.