Ann Hawkins , 81, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Mrs. Hawkins was born August 26, 1937, in Tenaha, to Harold Gary and Alma Parrish Gary. She was a self-employed beautician for 54 years. Her hobbies included spending time with family and friends, flower gardening and traveling. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center, where she was involved in the Dorcus Sunday School Class.

She is survived by her children, Sheryl Graves and husband Randy of Gary, Joanne Shillings of Center; special friend, Randolph Lout of Center; grandchildren, Eric Graves of The Woodlands, Todd Graves and wife Soni of The Woodlands, Shanna Carlton of Center, Chad Carlton and fiancé Tracy Parker of Center; great grandchildren, Zac Carlton of Center, Triston Carlton of Center, Jaxon Graves, Ashton Graves, Baylor Graves, Katie Bell Graves all of The Woodlands, Bella Carlton of Center; a host of nieces and nephews; sister, Cora Jean Canipe of Garland; fur baby, Sophie.

Preceded in death by husband of 52 years, Jack Hawkins; parents, Harold Gary and Alma Parrish Gary; brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Margie Gary; sister, Bonita Goolsby.

Pallbearers will be Eric Graves, Todd Graves, Chad Carlton, Zac Carlton, Mark Gary, and Craig Gary. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Walker, McNeil Moore, and Steve Jeans.