Celebration of life for Mrs.Johnnie Mae Hawkins of 203 Hawkins Rd., Sparta, Georgia will be held on Thursday February 3, 2011 at Sandy Run A.M.E. Church 743 Powell Grove Rd. Sparta, Ga. at 1:00 PM with interment at the church cemetery. Rev. W.J. McClain-Pastor officiating. Remains will be placed in state at the church at 12:00 noon. Mrs.Hawkins passed away on Friday January 28, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. She was a faithful and devoted member of Sandy Run A.M.E. Church for many years. She served on the usher board, president of the youth choir, Sunday School Secretary, Missionary and Stewart. Her memory will forever be cherished by her loving son Lucious (Beatrice) Hawkins of Sparta, devoted daughter in law Jannie Hawkins of Sparta and a host of grandchildren, great- grand children, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.