Ginger "MomMom" Hawks

"Though she be but little, she is fierce."- William Shakespeare

Virginia Lee Hawks was born to Monty and Mary Garfield on January 24, 1933 in California. She was an only child. She loved making friends and studying her Bible. She spent most of her childhood in California. She went to Asbury College where she met the love of her life, William "Bill" Hawks who affectionately called her "Ginger". They married on December 9, 1951 and were married for 67 years!

Bill and Ginger were great at saying "yes" to Jesus! They lived a marvelous adventure where they served as "circuit riding" preachers, teachers, politicians, and finally as business owners at "Hawks Seaside Emporium". They lived in San Diego, California; Edgewater Park, New Jersey; and finally settled in Merritt Island, Florida.

She fully committed herself to all the roles she filled and made lifelong friends along the way. Her favorite role was that of wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ginger had 3 children whom she loved fiercely, Rochelle, William "Robb", and Karmella. During her latter years, she gained her favorite title, "MomMom". She was MomMom to 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

MomMom was known for her love of cats, pink, and the beach! She loved photos and kept every gift her family gave her. She always looked fabulous. She was fully committed to the Lord. Her family will miss her warm hugs and beautiful handwritten letters and cards. She never missed a birthday or special occasion. She loved getting the family together for Christmas. She left an indelible imprint on the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

MomMom fiercely loved, fiercely prayed, and fiercely fought for her family. She was the rare person who maintained lifelong relationships. Her longest relationship was with Jesus whom she spent her whole life serving. On March 16, 2023 she finally met Jesus face-to-face. Ginger ran her race fiercely with strength and determination and will be fiercely missed. At the finish line she heard, "Well done, good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:23