Ruby F. Hawkins of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, died on October 1, 2026, at age 84. This page summarizes the obituary published by The Howze Mortuary, including her birth, her parents and her 65-year marriage. Our condolences go to her husband, family and friends.
Latest Update: October 1, 2026
As of October 1, 2026, The Howze Mortuary’s obituary page says Ruby F. Hawkins, beloved wife of Delmer Hawkins for 65 years, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. The funeral home’s page lists her life dates as December 29, 1941, to October 1, 2026.
The funeral home page shows only the first part of the obituary to automated readers, and the full text was not available to me. Her survivors, career, interests and the visitation and funeral schedule are therefore not included here. Please check the funeral home’s page for the family’s complete notice.
Who Was Ruby F. Hawkins?
Ruby F. Hawkins was a longtime resident of Travelers Rest, a city in Greenville County, South Carolina. The funeral home describes her as the beloved wife of Delmer Hawkins, to whom she was married for 65 years.
Background and Family
She was born in Greenwood, South Carolina. The obituary says she was a daughter of the late Robert Tom Dean and Carrie Mae James. Information about siblings, children and grandchildren was not available in the part of the obituary I could read.
Ruby Hawkins Age
Ruby Hawkins was born on December 29, 1941. She was 84 years old when she died on October 1, 2026. She would have turned 85 on December 29, 2026. The calculation is 2026 minus 1941, which is 85, minus one because her birthday had not yet occurred in 2026.
Ruby Hawkins Husband
Her husband is Delmer Hawkins. The obituary says they were married for 65 years.
Service Details
The visitation and funeral arrangements were not available to me. The funeral home’s page lists the options to send flowers to the visitation, which suggests a visitation is planned, but the date and place are unconfirmed. The Howze Mortuary is located at 6714 State Park Road, Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and its phone number is (864) 834-8051.
Quick Table
| Full Name | Ruby F. Hawkins |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 29, 1941 |
| Date of Death | October 1, 2026 |
| Age | 84 |
| Birthplace | Greenwood, South Carolina |
| Residence | Travelers Rest, South Carolina |
| Place of Death | Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital |
| Husband | Delmer Hawkins (married 65 years) |
| Parents | The late Robert Tom Dean and Carrie Mae James |
| Funeral Home | The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest, SC |
| Service Details | Not available to me; see the funeral home page |
Reader Questions
Who was Ruby F. Hawkins?
She was a Travelers Rest, South Carolina, woman born in Greenwood, South Carolina, on December 29, 1941. She was the wife of Delmer Hawkins for 65 years.
When did Ruby F. Hawkins die?
The funeral home says she died on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
How old was Ruby F. Hawkins?
She was 84 years old.
Where was Ruby F. Hawkins born?
She was born in Greenwood, South Carolina, to the late Robert Tom Dean and Carrie Mae James.
Who was Ruby F. Hawkins married to?
She was married to Delmer Hawkins for 65 years.
Where can I find the funeral details?
The full obituary and service information are on The Howze Mortuary’s website, and the funeral home can be reached at (864) 834-8051.
What was Ruby F. Hawkins’ cause of death?
No cause of death appears in the part of the obituary I could read, so none is stated here.
Wrap-Up
The verified facts are limited to what the funeral home’s page shows: Ruby Hawkins was born in Greenwood on December 29, 1941, lived in Travelers Rest, was married to Delmer for 65 years, and died on October 1, 2026, at age 84.
The family’s full obituary will have more about her life, her survivors and the service schedule. If you have that text, I can expand this page with those details in the family’s own words.
As of October 1, 2026, her death is confirmed by The Howze Mortuary’s obituary page, and the funeral and visitation details were not available for this article.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the excerpt of the family’s obituary published by The Howze Mortuary and reviewed on October 1, 2026. Details that were not available are identified as such.
