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Natalie Plummer Hawkins

Natalie Joyce Hawkins, 84, of Lynchburg died at her home Saturday April 14th 2012.

Born March 10th 1928 in Danville Va., she was the daughter of the late Morris E. Plummer and Mae Joyce Plummer.

Natalie was a gourmet cook. She loved to entertain and did it artfully. In addition she enjoyed decorating her house and could combine colors and patterns together in a unique way. Natalie and her husband traveled extensively during his working years. Upon retirement, they explored the United States, Canada and Mexico in their RV. Winters were spent in an RV park in Indio, Cal. They were members of Central Presbyterian Church in Bristol where they had lived for fifty eight years.

Natalie and John celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary on June 11th 2009 at the Hotel Roanoke where they had honeymooned in 1949. Natalie had saved the original receipt and in 2009 they were able to stay for eight dollars, the same price they had paid in 1949.

In addition to her daughter Rebecca Ann Hawkins and life partner Jo Todd, she is survived by her nieces; Nina Estlow Taylor (Claudie), Joyce Estlow Payne ( Jimmie) all of Danville, a cousin, Richard Joyce (Mallory) of Newport News and Buddy and Weezer, the beloved pets of Rebecca and Jo.

Natalie was predeceased by her loving husband John of sixty years.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to her caretakers the last two and a half years, Myra McDaniel, Bernadette Ellis, Scrinkle, The Dog . Also special thanks to the therapists and staff at Guggenheimers.

 Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society 3305 Naval Reserve Rd. Lynchburg, 24501 or the Bedford Humane Society, 829 Ole Turnpike Rd. Bedford, Va. 24523.

 Visitation will be Thursday April 19th from 5:00-7:00 PM at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Dr. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Friday, April 20th at 11:00 AM at Fort Hill Memorial Park with Chaplain Wayne Lanham officiating.

 To send condolences, please visit www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory Lynchburg is assisting the family, 434-237-9424
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