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Obituary

Dorothy L. Hawkins, age 79, of Hughesville, passed away on January 27, 2024 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. after an unexpected cancer diagnosis. 

She was born on October 4, 1944 to Mary and Benjamin Vermillion. Dorothy graduated high school, began her career with the US Census, and married her late husband Grover 'Sonny' Hawkins. The two had four children and later planted their roots in Hughesville with their custom built home. They enjoyed …

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Will always remember my time spent at Aunt Dottie and Uncle Sonny’s home growing up. She taught me how to sew and did c…
Will always remember my time spent at Aunt Dottie and Uncle Sonny’s home growing up. She taught me …
Will always remember my time spent at Aunt Dottie and Uncle Sonn…
I have a lot of fond memories of Aunt Dottie growing up! She will be missed! 
I have a lot of fond memories of Aunt Dottie growing up! She will be missed! 
I have a lot of fond memories of Aunt Dottie growing up! She wil…

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Born

October 4th, 1944
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Passed away

January 27th, 2024
Hughesville, MD

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Cause of death

Lung cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home
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