"COME AS YOU ARE!"
Angie Hawkins
May 10, 1967 – October 8, 2022
Angela Michelle Hawkins, 55, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation.
Born on May 10, 1967, she was a daughter of the late Donald Hawkins and the late Brenda Allen Hawkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her niece Karley Adams.
Angie is survived by her sisters, Donna Adams, Marlene Deslatte, Tiffany Hawkins, brother, Jeff Hawkins (Karen McClure), nieces and nephews, Krystal Adams, Kamille Adams, Sterling Deslatte, Stephen Deslatte, Brandon Hawkins, Brianna Hawkins, Jordan Norris & Coley Norris and great niece, Tierra Adams.
In 1984, at the young age of 17, Angie was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia and received her treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Her first transplant was a success, however, her body rejected this only a short month after. Angie was given a choice to endure chemo for the rest of her life or try the transplant once more with only a 25% chance of survival.
Due to her strong-willed nature and toughness, she opted for the second transplant. Physicians did not favor this decision, however, she persevered for 38 years, proving them all wrong.
Sports were her life, and she was the toughest tomboy around. She played football, baseball, and softball before her diagnosis. She never gave up on sports and continued to watch and cheer for her favorite teams.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in The Tribute Room of The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center, 1621 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625. Rev. Michael Kinard will officiate.
The family requests that guests wear their favorite team jersey in honor of Angie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.gifts.mdanderson.org.
The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center is serving the Hawkins family and a message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com.