The Scoop has learned of the passing of Mrs. Freda June Harris Hawkins who passed away on September 6, 2020. The Lewisburg, Tennessee resident was 85 year old.
June Hawkins was born in Maury County to her parents Leroy Harris and Edna Frances Gillum Harris, who both precede her in death. Mrs. Hawkins was the widow of the late James Marion Hawkins. She enjoyed antiquing and was an avid supporter of the Tennessee Walking Horse, the breed in which she also raised, bred and showed. Her favorite horse was Reserve World Champion, Editorial Page. Mrs. Hawkins was also a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by a son-in-law, Alan Patterson of Columbia, Tennessee; Rollie Beard of Lewisburg, Tennessee and a host of relatives and friends.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Morton Cemetery in Maury County, with Isaac Bourne officiating. Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Chapel Hill, Tennessee were in charge of the arrangements. The Scoop sends our condolences to the family and friends of June Hawkins.