Jeanene Couch Hawkins

Jeanene Couch Hawkins, 89, of Candler, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

Born September 7, 1935 in Buncombe Co., Jeanene was a daughter of the late Samuel and Lela Phillips Couch. She was also preceded in death by a son, Sterling DuWayne Rose (Lois), a daughter, Mary Nadine Hawkins, and a sister, Jackie Couch Kettleson.

Surviving are her husband, William Arthur Hawkins; children, Robin Hawkins Anderson, Jeff Hawkins, Kimberly Hawkins Litz (Vance), and John William Hawkins (Heather); grandchildren, Nathaniel Litz, Devin Anderson, Lauren Anderson and Mark Anderson; step-grandchildren, Sean Anderson and Eric Anderson; and brothers, Samuel Jack Couch (Anna) and George Couch (Myra).

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, with Rev. Glenda Hayner officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be held in the church cemetery on Monday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ABCCM, abccm.org.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.