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Birth	:	17 May 1931 Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 2011 Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Oakland Cemetery, Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.0597000, -81.6502991
Description	:	Dorothy (Hawkins) Craven, 80, went home to be with the Lord at 4:00 am Saturday, November 26, 2011, at the Peachtree Centre Facility in Gaffney, SC. Native of Cherokee County, born May 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James Bonner Hawkins and Hattie (Byars) Hawkins, and wife of the late John Ellis Craven, Jr. Mrs. Craven was a retired retail worker from Belk's, a homemaker, and a long time member of the Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church in Gaffney. Mrs. Craven is survived by two daughters, Charlene Craven Rhodes and husband, Danny, of Anderson, SC, Cindy Craven Wicht and husband, Mac,... Read More	Dorothy (Hawkins) Craven, 80, went home to be with the Lord at 4:00 am Saturday, November 26, 2011, at the Peachtree Centre Facility in Gaffney, SC. Native of Cherokee County, born May 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James Bonner Hawkins and Hattie (Byars) Hawkins, and wife of the late John Ellis Craven, Jr. Mrs. Craven was a retired retail worker from Belk's, a homemaker, and a long time member of the Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church in Gaffney. Mrs. Craven is survived by two daughters, Charlene Craven Rhodes and husband, Danny, of Anderson, SC, Cindy Craven Wicht and husband, Mac, of Gaffney, SC; two sons, John Ellis Craven, III and wife, Peggy, Wade Douglas Craven and wife Alicia, both of Blacksburg, SC; three grandchildren, John W. Rhodes of Greenville, SC, Christine Marie Wicht of Gaffney, and Paula Le Ann Craven of Blacksburg; a special niece, Frances Clary, who was like a sister; and her beloved dog, Rosie. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by seven sisters, Callie Hawkins Blackwell, Mable Hawkins Patrick, Beadie Hawkins McCraw, Grace Hawkins, Eva Lee Hawkins Lester, Olivett Hawkins Blanton, and Ruth Hawkins Goforth; and two brothers, James Bonner Hawkins and Joseph Hawkins. Funeral services were held Monday, November 28, 2011, 12:00 pm, Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel, Gaffney, SC, conducted by Dr. Clyde Thomas. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery following the service. Visitation was prior to the service Monday, November 28, 2011, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, at Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Cherokee County Humane Society. "Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it – love makes up for practically anything" - 1st Peter 4:8. Soon we will all be together …….. Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home was entrusted by the family for the care of Mrs. Craven.

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Dorothy Hawkins Craven's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA.
When did Dorothy Hawkins Craven death?
Dorothy Hawkins Craven death on 26 Nov 2011 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 35.0597000
Longitude: -81.6502991

Family Members:

Parent

James Bonner Hawkins Sr.

(1884 - 1960)

Hattie Byars Hawkins

(1890 - 1952)

Spouse

John Ellis Craven Jr.

(1927 - 2003)

Siblings

Callie Hawkins Blackwell

(1908 - 1993)

Mable Hawkins Patrick

(1910 - 1993)

James Bonner Hawkins Jr.

(1916 - 1961)

Evalee Hawkins Lester

(1919 - 1984)

Grace Hawkins

(1920 - 1920)

Olivette Hawkins Blanton

(1921 - 1996)

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