Mary Helen Hawkins of Savannah, GA has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved her.
These few paragraphs cannot hold a life, but they may carry a memory.
Quiet kindness echoes longest.
Mary Helen Sessum Hawkins went to her heavenly resting place on Saturday, April 25 2026, while in the comfort of her home in Savannah, GA.
Mary was born in Vivian, LA on September 14, 1947. She was a 33 year employee of Lucent Technologies. After retiring, she and her husband moved to Savannah to be close to their son and family.
Mary and Jerry were avid round dancers, but what she was best known for was her love of sewing and quilting. To say she was a master of her craft is an understatement. She always made sure every stitch was perfect and sewn with love. She loved teaching classes and sharing her knowledge and skills with others.
She developed many close friendships with the ladies in her sewing community, and with her church family at the Sanctuary of Savannah. She always spoke so fondly of her friends, and appreciated the calls and visits as her health declined.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Jerry Sr; her parents, Robert and Lavern Sessum; one brother, Bobby Sesum; and one sister, Joyce McGee.
Mary is survived by her son and daughter in law, Jerry and Kelly Hawkins of Rocky Ford, GA; two grandsons, Thaddaus (Dawn) Deppen and Jordan Hawkins; three great-granddaughters Remy, Daliya, and Hazelee Deppen, and one sister Judy Inman.
Per Mary's request, the family will hold a private memorial service at a later date to honor her. We appreciate all of the cards, calls, and messages, and ask that you continue to keep the family in your prayers.
Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center is honored to serve the family of Mary Helen Sessum Hawkins.
