Mary Lovenia Sonnier Hawkins
Mary Lovenia Sonnier Hawkins, 43, of Winnie, died December 4, 2023. She was born on February 17, 1980, in Galveston, to Ruby and Herbert Sonnier.
Mary graduated from East Chambers in 1998. She went to Prairie View A&M University and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in social work. She worked as a case manager and also as a teacher at a High School teaching artistic classes.
Survivors include her loving mother, Ruby Sonnier; loving husband, Michael Hawkins; son, Lenden Paul Axel; brothers, Derrick Sonnier (Kimberly), Lawrence Smith (Pricilla), Mike Perkins, Sr., and Herrera Shinette; sisters, Saundra Johnson (Joel), Kathy Hubert (Alvin), and Marissa Robinson, Kristen Smith, Stacey Smith, Theresa Robinson, Ava Wrice, Trina Carreon (Eleazor), and Carla Bazile (Sam); godparents, Alfred James Guillory, and Doreen Guillory; godchildren, Kordell David, Payton Anderson, Sevn Anderson; and a host of loving family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Herbert Sonnier; brother, Charles Perkins, Sr.; sisters, Stephanie Smith and Tammy Smith; maternal grandparents, Bee and Mary Guillory, Sr.; paternal grandparents, John and Lovenia Sonnier; and cousins, Bobby Ward and Maverick Ward.
A gathering of Mrs. Sonnier’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with a Rosary recited at 10:30 a.m., and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 11, 2023, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, 405 Main Street Suite 300C, Houston, Texas, 77002.
Psalm 23
“The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
Gathering of Family and Friends
St. Louis Catholic Church
- 315, W Buccaneer Dr, Winnie, TX, 77665,
- December 11, 2023
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Rosary
St. Louis Catholic Church
- 315, W Buccaneer Dr, Winnie, TX, 77665,
- December 11, 2023
- 10:30 am
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Louis Catholic Church
- 315, W Buccaneer Dr, Winnie, TX, 77665,
- December 11, 2023
- 11:00 am
Interment
Fairview Cemetery-Winnie
- 213, Fairview Cemetary Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- December 11, 2023
I am so very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Prayers going forth for all of Mary’s family and friends, especially her son. RIP Mary.
So sorry to see someone gone so soon or to soon, but God makes mistakes when choosing his angels. My prayers go out to the family. May she RIP.
Ruby my heart is so broken for you. I loved Mary such a sweet heart loved watching her play basketball and run track . Lenden is so sweet prayer for all of you.
Mary was such a sweet individual and always positive ! It was a pleasure to work with her. My sincere condolences to her family .
Mary was the sweetest lady and the best mom to her precious son, Lenden. I’m so heartbroken for your family. My prayers are with you all.
Ruby, so sorry to hear about Mary. My love and sympathy for you and your family. love Joyce Bryson
Mary was a beautiful friend, athlete, mother, daughter, wife and sister. We loved her! You are in our prayers. RIP Mary
Our love and prayers are with the family in your time of sorrow. Love, Suzie and Kenny Ortego
Sending My Condolences To The Family… Rip Mary
Joey Waters
Ruby, So sad to hear about your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Always, Debbie McBride