Gladys Mae Hawkins

Gladys Mae Hawkins, age 80, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16, 2012 at her home. She was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on April 26, 1931 to the late John and Sarah (Leonard) Coleman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gale “Doc” Conley; second husband, Loren “Bud” Hawkins; grandson, Chad Elliot James; and ten siblings. Gladys was the loving mother to Sandra Mae Conley-James, Rebecca (Ken) Reid, C. Gail (Miles) Larrick, Rick (Mary) Conley, Michael Dean Conley, Randy J. (Beckie) Conley, and Patricia A. (Darryll) Conley-Winston. Gladys was a wonderful grandmother to 15 grandchildren and great grand mother to 28 great grandchildren. Gladys also leaves behind her best friend, Louise Lockwood; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gladys was in many Euchre Clubs. She enjoyed getting together with her friends, dancing and listening to Blue Grass Music, especially with Bud’s band, The Hawks Nest. Friends may call on Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 2:00PM-4:00PM and 6:00PM-8:00PM at the SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus, Ohio where funeral service will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 10:00AM followed by graveside service at 2:00PM at C.M. Cemetery, Oak Hill, Ohio, Rev. Herman Stewart officiating. In lieu of flowers donations in Gladys’s memory may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 6150 E. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio 43213. Please visit www.Schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Gladys.