S. Alice Rose Hawkins, 86, of Prosperity, SC, entered into eternal rest on Monday morning, April 29, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.

Born October 10, 1937, in Newberry County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Grady B. Rose, Sr. and the late Dorothy E. Livingston Rose. She was married to the late James "Jimmy" Leslie Hawkins.

Alice was a very devoted and active member of Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She was employed at Prosperity Manufacturing for over 20 years, retired from Dreher Island State Park, working in the Bait & Tackle Shop and worked part-time for Sedexho Food Services at Newberry College as a Caterer.

Alice was a fun-loving person who was always full of life and laughter and often thought of others through her kind acts of cards and calls. One of her greatest gifts was making anyone she met or knew laugh and smile. She loved Elvis Presley and his music. Some of her greatest memories were traveling with her daughter to see Graceland, Elvis impersonators and seeing the Great Smokey Mountains. Alice enjoyed playing board games (Rummikub), cards and doing search-a-word books.

She is survived by: her daughter, Angela H. Bundrick (Pete); sons, Derry G. Hawkins (DeeDee) and James Bengie Hawkins (Cheryl); grandchildren, Jamie Hawkins, Brandy H. Hoatlin (Dave) and Amy Bundrick; great-grandchildren, Bentley Hawkins and Annabelle Hawkins; brother, Grady B. Rose, Jr. (Ann); and a dear friend and "storm buddy" Marina Williams.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday May 4, 2024 at Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church Cemetery, by the Reverend Bobby Morris. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service starting at 10:00 AM.

Memorials may be made to: Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church or Mt. Pilgrim WELCA Food Fund

Memories and messages of condolence may be shared here on her tribute wall.

Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to assist the Hawkins family.