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A Homegoing Service for Ruthie will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Greenridge Cemetery in Kenosha.
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Ruthie “Dot” Hawkins, age 78, was born in Rosedale, MS on April 5, 1947 to Willie and Lettie Jackson. At the age of 10, the family moved to Kenosha, WI where Ruthie received her formal education within the Kenosha Unified School District. Ruthie was a very hard worker. She worked for the United States Postal Service and American Motors/Chrysler Corp. from where she medically retired. Ruthie was an avid card player, slot machine enthusiast and trash talker. She loved to travel with her son, Kevin right by her side, especially to visit family. She loved her family and never missed an opportunity to spend time with them.
Ruthie is survived by her three sons, Daimon Jackson, Sr. from Milwaukee, Kevin Jackson from Racine and Timothy Hawkins from Milwaukee; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; longtime companion Willie Space; Bonus sister, Eloise Jenkins; Bonus daughter, Taneka Golden; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ruthie loved all of her grandchildren equally, although the granddaughters held her heart due to her not having a daughter of her own. Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Lettie Jackson; brothers, Walter Glass, Sr. and Henry Jackson, a sister and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Farris Family says
Love and prayers Hawkins and Jackson family. Farris family sends are condolences.
Jim says
Willie to know you were there for Ruthie in her times of need should bring you some piece of mind and comfort. My sympathy to you and the family.
Willie Jean & John Pitts says
For my first cousin on our father’s side. I will miss eating, talking mess with you, playing cards, laughing and just watching you pull up with memorable license plates say, “Living 4 the weekend “ and that we did. I’ll love and cherish your memories always. Roof-Roof!!!!
Don & Jowauna Owens says
Cousin Dot, we are going to miss you so much. I will forever cherish all of the wonderful memories we shared. We love you dearly. I hope to always be here for Daimon, Kevin, and Tim. Thank you, Willie, for being by my cousin’s side.
Love, Wauna
Kimberly A. Foster says
A Cousin that had a lot of Love for many people . She always made you feel welcome and shared everything she had if you asked and even when you didn’t. You will be greatly missed Cuz. Rest in Peace.
Linda Foster says
I’m so very set back to the tune of heart broken 💔 because my little family can’t be there for our bigger family at this time. We love you and will see each other soon. Love Linda Lou, Toni Lynn, and Family.
Don & Jowauna Owens says
Cousin Dot, we are going to miss you so much. I will forever cherish all of the wonderful memories we shared. We love you dearly. I hope to always be here for Daimon, Kevin, & Tim. Thank you, Willie, for being by my cousin’s side. Love, Wauna
Cheri Foster says
Cousins this is one of the hardest pills you will ever swallow. It is hard to loose a loved one but it is indescribable to loose a mother. Cousin Ruthie will be missed one of the most loving people I know. Fly high Dot!!!
Volare Jenkins says
Praying for strength to the family.
Godspeed!
Allen Shaw says
My love and condolences to the family. May hearts heal and find peace and comfort.
Ruben Mccullum says
She was an amazing woman—so kind and genuine. She would always say, “Ruben, how are you? You working hard? What you been up to? You got all the girlfriends,” and it would make me smile every time. When I’d come over with Tim, her cooking was incredible. She had such a caring soul, the sweetest spirit… but she didn’t play any games either.
I’m going to miss her so much. There will never be another like her. My deepest condolences go out to her and her family. You will truly be missed—she was the best.
Joyce Reece-Hill says
Sorry to hear about Ruthie, she was such a nice person. I extend my heartfelt condolence to the family.
Theresa & Diane Love & family says
Sending our condolences and prayers entire Jackson family
Michele Dogans says
MS HAWKINS, IS A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN SHE EMBRACE MY FAMILY INTO HER .THE GRAND CHILDREN & GREAT SONS AND MYSELF ARE GOING TO MISS YOU DEARLY.🙏🏽💙
Amy Koebel says
Ruthie was an amazing woman. She was kind and loving. She transformed my life.