Mary Ellen Curtis Hawkins, age 87

Mary Ellen Curtis Hawkins, age 87 of Mooresboro, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

She was born December 29, 1936, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Chivous and Essie Goode Curtis.

Mary Ellen worked for Cleveland Regional Hospital in Shelby for 45 years where she retired and was a lifelong member of the Race Path Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Glenn Hawkins, as well as her brothers, Bobby Gene "Bob" Curtis, and Jerry Luther "Pete" Curtis, Sr.

She is survived by her daughter, Robin Hawkins Waters and husband John of Mooresboro, her grandson, Will Waters of Mooresboro and her sister-in-law, Betty Curtis of Mooresboro.

The funeral service was held October 25 at Race Path Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Cooper officiating.

Memorials may be made to Race Path Baptist Church, Youth & Children's Fund, 1171 Race Path Church Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.