Barbara Ann Hawkins
July 26, 1943 - May 26, 2023

Barbara Ann Hawkins, 79, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away at her home on May 26, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1943 in Augusta, Arkansas to Paul Ladd and Vivian Whitehead. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, shopping, gardening, going to family reunions, watching Nascar, spending time with her family, grandchildren, and her cat “Boo.” Survivors include; three daughters: Stephanie Denise Hawkins-Morris (Samiel), Kimberly Ann Al-Khamoas (Amjad), and Cheryl Lynnette Al-Shodud (Ali); four grandchildren; Ramsey Al-Khamoas, Noah Al-Khamoas, Zachariah Al-Khamoas, and Gabrielle Morris; two sisters: Thurna Jones Spray (Randy) and Wanda Wilson (Danny); and a host of other family and friends. She is preceded in death by; her parents: Paul Ladd and Vivian Whitehead; loving husband: Kenneth Hawkins; three brothers: James Ladd, Robert Ladd, and Bobby Ladd; and one sister: Kathleen Jouvenaux. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tupelo Community Center (15 Elm Street) in Tupelo, Arkansas.