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Mary Hawk Obituary

January 26, 1958 – September 12, 2023

Mary Lou (Street) (Hicks) Hawk went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, after a long, hard battle with lung cancer. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of First Baptist Church Jonesborough. After raising her children, Mary Lou entered the work force. She worked as an Animal Care and Use Coordinator for the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources at ETSU College of Medicine until her cancer diagnosis forced her to retire. There she made many lifelong friends.

Mary Lou is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray and Katheryn Kennerly and James and Cleo Street.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Rachel (Jeff) Turnmire and Levi Hicks; her brother (whom she helped raise), Parker (Robin) Street; her niece, Taylor (Zach) Jackson; her parents, Dean and Katheryn Street; her grandchildren that she loved dearly, Charlie Turnmire, Leo Hicks and Mable Hicks; special sisters-in-law, Pepper (Joe) Frazier and Ginger (Larry) Lane; and her special lifelong friends, Mitzi Calloway, Lisa Armentrout and Joy Horton. Mary Lou is also survived by her husband, Larry.

The family would like to express a deep sense of gratitude to Amedisys Hospice for their patience and care during this difficult time.

Per Mary Lou's request, there will be no service. Friends and family wishing to pay condolences are welcome at the homes of the family members. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary Lou's memory can be made First Baptist Church Jonesborough.

Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my hear, my portion

forever."

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Johnson City Press on Sep. 13, 2023.

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Robin Ricker

September 7, 2024

Our kids playing ball down at bowman town and Marylou would set and talk. I did not know her till then and we became good friends and I miss her so much

Patricia Dean

September 16, 2023

Sorry for ur loss prayers for her family an friends was loved by many an will be missed by many

Donnie R. Collins

September 15, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and friends.

Mary Howell

September 15, 2023

Mary Lou was an exceptional person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Darrell and Cindy Sutphin

September 15, 2023

So sorry for the family and sending prayers. Mary Lou was a fighter but no more. Cancer is gone now.So honored to be able to say I knew this sweet women.

Ginger Lane

September 14, 2023

We loved MaryLou as a sister for many years! Oh how we will miss her! she was kind and a loving woman to anyone who knew her! So happy she is with her Lord and Savior! I will see her lovely face again!

Cindy Canter

September 14, 2023

I went to high school and worked with Mary Lou. She was such a wonderful person and so funny. I am so sorry for your loss.

Diana Toler

September 14, 2023

I was blessed to work for Mary Lou in the Biomedical Sciences Dept. She was a wonderful friend & an inspiration to all of us. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family & friends,

Krishna Singh

September 14, 2023

I had the pleasure working with Mary Lou at ETSU. She was a sweet and special person with great sense of humor. May God bless her beautiful soul and give strength to her family to cope with this loss. With deepest sympathies - Krishna Singh

Wilsie Bishop

September 14, 2023

My sincere condolences to Mary Lou´s family. She was a valued part of the ETSU Quillen Family. She made a difference that will be long remembered.

Shelia Minier

September 13, 2023

I have so many fond memories of sharing my childhood with Mary Lou and Parker. Everyone was always welcomed in their home. She was a kind and precious soul. Mary Lou please tell your grandfather Ray (Daddy Rabbit) "Hello". Till we meet again.

Keith C. Davenport

September 13, 2023

I worked with Mary Lou in the College of Medicine Biomedical Sciences at ETSU. She would brighten a room with her sense of humor and goodwill. What a pleasure it was to have met her and worked with her. She touched so many people's lives and will be missed. My sincere condolences to her family.

Mike & Charlsey Cantwell - Charles Browns Daughter and son-in-law.

September 13, 2023

Kay- So Sorry for your loss. I've never met Her but, I know she was beautiful Just like you! With a sweet and tender heart ...Thank You for checking on our Daddy :) you're a great Friend! God Bless you all. Love and Prayers ...

Robin Ricker

September 13, 2023

So sorry for your loss Mary Lou was such a good person. I have the fondest memories of Marylou when our kids were playing ball at Bowmantown and that is where I met her and got to know her. I am going to miss her

David Baines

September 13, 2023

Mary Lou was such a positive influence on my life at a time when a truly needed one. She fed Parker and I many a time when we were hungry (a fantastic cook she was!) and I never left her house when didn´t feel like she had given me something truly special. It could have been a delicious meal for my belly, a wonderful classic or southern rock song in my head, a laugh or funny story for my memory, or most importantly, thoughts and food for my everlasting soul. She made me feel special every time I was around her. I loved Mary Lou, and she will be missed here on this Earth deeply, but Heaven just received a very special angel. My thoughts and prayers are with Kay, Dean, Rachel, Levi, Parker and all the family. May God bring you peace and comfort during this time. Love you all, Crockett

Joy Hartman Horton

September 13, 2023

As friends when we were little girls, I went to Mary Lou´s birthday party. After the party, we decided to go wade in the creek, in the dead of winter. We laughed about that often and talked about how unhappy her Mother was! Miss Kay, I am so sorry for you and your family´s loss

Savannah Worley

September 13, 2023

Kay I only met your daughter a couple of times and i am sorry to hear of her passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for being such a good friend and neighbor to my Daddy. Love you.
Savannah...... Charles Brown´s daughter.

David Baines

September 13, 2023

Mary Lou was such a positive influence on my life at a time when I truly needed one. She Parker and I many a time when we were hungry (a fantastic cook she was!) and I never left her house when I didn't feel like she had given me something truly special. It could have been a delicious meal for my belly, a wonderful classic or southern rock song in my head, a laugh or funny story for my memory, or most importantly thoughts and food for my everlasting soul. She made me feel special every time I was around her. I loved Mary Lou, and she will be missed here on this Earth deeply, but Heaven just received a very special angel. My thoughts and prayers are with Kay, Dean, Rachel, Levi, Parker and all the of the family. May God bring you peace and comfort during this time.
Love you all, Crockett

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