Mildred “Mimi” Lavern Hawkins
Mildred “Mimi” Lavern Hawkins, 71, of Kountze, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born on March 23, 1953, in Saint Petersburg, Florida, to Kathryn N. Williams Bryant and Jesse Lee Bryant, Jr.
Survivors include her son, Jesse Orr of Kountze; daughters, Rhiannon Hall and Kirsty Nichole Matthews; grandchildren, Jaydon Lane Orr, Briana Rose VanNess, and Jimmy VanNess and his wife, Chloe; brother, Michael Bryant and his wife, Allison, of Florida; and niece, Sarabeth Bryant.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rod Hawkins; son, James Orr; and sister, Mary Fredryk.
A gathering of Mrs. Hawkins’ family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her funeral service will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, with her interment to follow at Hardin Memorial Park, Silsbee.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- December 19, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- December 20, 2024
- 3:00 pm
Interment
Hardin Memorial Park
- 418, Cemetery Rd, Silsbee, TX, 77656,
- December 20, 2024
Jesse I am truly sorry for your loss.
Just one look at MiMi’s beautiful face and smile, everyone could see she loved the Lord, she loved her life, family and friends beyond measure. She had such compassion and caring, no matter what life had dealt her.
Just knowing MiMi brought Joy to everyone.
MiMi will always be a part of our heart.
She will never be forgotten.
Prayers for all Family and Friends who loved her.
I worked with Mimi at Canterbury Villa Nursing Home in the 90s. She was beautiful, kind and an awesome DON. I remember Rod would bring her flowers often. My condolences and prayers to the family.
Dearest Jesse, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother meant a great deal to me. She had an incredible way of making people feel good. She and I worked together for many years. We shared good times and bad times. I will never forget the love she had for her family. I feel sure that she is having a celebration with loved ones that have gone before her. As Nancy wrote, I am ending with Mimi’s message 123.
What a beautiful picture of a beautiful person. The short time I knew her she made a lasting impression on me. May her family know she is no longer in pain and she can take a deep breath on her own. Prayers to her family. Ms Patsy Pickering
I’m am so glad our lives crossed paths and brought us together as Gardner St. neighbors. Those were some really good years that left such good memories behind. Our love to you Jesse and all the members of your family.
Bill & Jackie Holton
Jesse,
Your Mother was One of a Kind. Funny, Compassionate, beautiful and loving. She was such a sweet friend to me. My prayer is that you will find comfort one day knowing she isn’t suffering . Hugs
I met Mimi in 1996 while working at Hotel Beaumont we quickly became lifelong friends . She was a strong woman of faith and never met a stranger. She was loved by everyone…. This is not goodbye but thank you for all the life lessons you taught me and everyone who has ever had the privilege of being in her life .Until we meet again 123 I love you always ❤️
Mimi was a caring friend to my mother, Eunice Andrues, for many years. She is gone too soon. I offer my heartfelt condolences to all who cherished Mimi.
Jesse, No words can tell you how much I love you and how sorry I am for your loss. She made a positive mark on many lives and I know she is rejoicing on streets of gold wearing a crown filled with jewels.
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit
Love You like my own son, Ms Sue