of Halls, TN
February 20, 1943 - May 13, 2021
Judy Ann (Hawkins) Knox, 78, of Halls, Tennessee passed away May 13, 2021.
She was born February 20, 1943, in Kennett, Missouri to James and Viola (Young) Hawkins.
Judy had a strong Pentecostal faith in God. She enjoyed spending time and experiencing life with her soulmate, Gaylon. She was a very generous person who loved writing poetry and sharing her blessings with everyone she met. Judy was a prolific writer of religious poetry.
She was honored by having one of her poems chosen to be etched on a glass at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. Additionally, she wrote and published three books, Fishing with the Master, Faith Ungrounded, and Praise from the Shadows.
Judy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gaylon Knox; brother, Bernard Hawkins; and one sister, Clara Burton.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Rodney Knox and his wife, Mignon of Frisco, Texas, and James Knox of Halls, Tennessee; two brothers, Bill Hawkins of Senath, Missouri, and Danny Hawkins and his wife, Lavonia of St. Charles, Missouri; one grandchild, Brittney Michelle Fox,
as well as two great-granddaughters, several nieces, nephews, multiple cousins, and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
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4 Condolence(s)
Wanda Benjamin
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Miss Judy although I was only to have known you a short amount of time you inspired me more that short time than anyone ever has my entire life .. you reminded me what the true meaning of life is and after the loss of both my parents a couple years ago just talking with you made me realize and remember life is worth living as long as have the lord in it
Sarah “Hawkins†Morris
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Cousins are usually the first playmates we have in Life. I will miss our phone conversations over the years and will always think of you.
Although we never got to say Goodbye, I did get to spend a month with you in Memphis when we were younger.
Bill and Danny know that I am heartbroken during this terrible loss of your Sis and may God hold your hands.
Rodney and Jimmy your mother was a Peach. RIP
Out of this terrible accident I lost three cousins: Judy, Donna and Brenda. To the families of all let the Lord be your rock and walk through life with your heads held high and know that God will comfort each. You will all meet again that is his promise.
Deepest Sympathy
Linda Lou Hawkins Cooper
Monday, May 17, 2021
Dear Judy my precious cousin-i always loved visiting you and your family when we were younger-your daddy -my Uncle Jim and Aunt Viola- also visiting you when y'all came to visit my Great Uncle Tom and Great Aunt Mindy-your grandparents-it was such good times getting together with all our cousins-even though we haven't seen each other for a long time I will miss you 💔
Charles Brooks
Monday, May 17, 2021
May the peace of our Lord be with the family.