Martha Ann was born on July 2, 1936, in Pickens to the late John and Lanty Cantrell. She served her Country as a military spouse, mother, and grandmother. She served her community as the wife of an Easley firefighter; and served her Lord and Savior as a courageous ambassador of God’s love to whomever she met. Martha Ann will be missed by all who knew her.
Martha Ann is survived by her daughter Sherrie Dwyer; granddaughter Brandy Huneycutt; grandson COL Kenneth Dwyer; great-grandchildren Caleb and Allison Huneycutt, Timothy and Julia Dwyer.
Martha Ann was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband KD Hawkins and three brothers Bill, Jim and Dean Cantrell.
A visitation for Martha Ann will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at Dillard Memorial Funeral Home, 2402 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, South Carolina. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM. Martha will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Martha Ann's memory may be made to Troops First Foundation, www.troopsfirstfoundation.org/donate.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.