Spouse’s Name: Coach John Hawkins
Family members: Lois has four children. They are Ms. Valerie, Roddy, Mekevia, and Ricky Hawkins and she also has seven grandchildren.
Church: She’s a member of New Hope First Baptist Church where she is a Sunday School teacher, Usher’s Ministry Treasure, Co-chair of the church’s Renovation and Family Life Center Committee and serves as a member of the Church’s Scholarship Committee
Profession: Mrs. Hawkins was a teacher for 28 years in the Lakeside Public School District. Later she decided to continue her teaching career and began to teach for the Greenville Public School District where she taught for another 8 years before retiring.
Community Organizations: Mrs. Hawkins is active in a variety of community service organizations, including:
• She’s the President of the 20th Century Temple #652 Daughters of Elks
• Training Officer for Company a Antlered Guard (ELKS)
• Vice-President of the Greenville Travel Club
• Secretary of Help Keep Greenville Beautiful Committee
• Member of Friends of the Blue’s Festival
• The Chairperson of Ward 2, Clean-up Committee
• She’s a Volunteer for the March of Dimes Telethon
• Member of Retired Teachers Association
• Lifetime Member of NEA,MEA,AEA and a Member of MVSU Alumni
What goals do you want the city to accomplish this year? Mrs. Hawkins goals for this year are:
• Create opportunities to meet and listen more to the residents of Greenville,
• Expand opportunities for the youth
• Establish a closer relationship with our schools and school board
• Restore education as a central focus
Favorite thing to do in Greenville: Her favorite things to do in Greenville are eat out and attend local sporting events
What makes your ward special? Mrs. Hawkins stated that Ward 2 is a very special ward because it covers Northeast Greenville and houses one of the largest employers in Washington County and that is the Delta Regional Medical Center. Ward 2 also has four of our local Elementary Schools which are Fulwiler, Manning and Trigg Elementary also including Coleman Middle School. Last but not least Ward 2 has a number of industrial sites within its area.
Voting Precinct - Elks Club (1818 East Alexander St.)
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