Denise Carol Hawkins

Denise Carol Hawkins, 62, of Beach Park, IL departed this life on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL with her family at her side. Denise was born in Gary, Indiana on October 7, 1953 to the union of Percy and Margaret Smith. She was a member of God’s Temple Church of God in Christ in Waukegan, IL, serving as missionary and devoted Sunday school student under the leadership of Pastor Tim Moss. She started on her holy journey under the leadership of Charles E Taylor, Pastor of Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ in North Chicago, IL, serving as Sunday school teacher, Elect Lady, Missionary Evangelist, Evangelistic Team and Jail Ministry. She was united in Holy Matrimony and one child Kenya was born. She retired from North Point Resource Center in Zion, IL. She leaves to cherish fond memories, one brother, Ronald T. Smith; sister, Angela Raines; daughter, Kenya Hawkins; 2 granddaughters, Anaysina and Keniyah White; nephews, Broderick (Janella) Smith, Iwan (Miriam) Smith and Laron (Katherine) Smith; niece, Artra (Patrick) Gray; great-nephews, Maurice Smith, Iwan Smith Jr., Jeremiah Williams, Nathan Smith, and Shaquille Smith; great-nieces, Aaliyah Smith, Whitney Smith, Daisy Smith, Jasmine Gray, and Priscilla, Brittany and Jahlena Smith; and special cousin, Bruce Carey. She leaves to cherish her memories a host of cousins, friends, and church family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Margaret Smtih, and brother, Percy Jr. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ, 2813 20th St., North Chicago, IL. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, IL. Friends may greet the family on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.