Mrs. Bobbie Lee Hawkins was born on Friday, March 19, 1937 in Franklin, Texas. She was one of ten children born to Sam and Sudie Tate. Bobbie was known for her love and kindness to others. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, traveling as well as watching football and basketball. For over 20 years Bobbie worked as a Seamstress and Dietician for Loma Linda Veterans Hospital.
On Friday, October 12, 2012, in Fontana, California, Bobbie was called Home from her labor to be with the Lord. Her husband, Wilbert L. Hawkins; parents, Sam and Sudie Tate; siblings, King Tate, May Eulastine Brown and Lois Marie Tate proceed her in death.