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Dafney Jones-Hawkins Obituary

Dafney Jones-Hawkins entered into eternal rest at her residence in Baton Rouge on Thursday, March 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was a 37 year old native of Ferriday, Louisiana. Final visitation at Miller & Daughter Mortuary on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 from 5-7pm; religious service at Greater New Galilee B.C. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 11:00 am conducted by Dr. Mark Litt, Sr. Survivors include her children, Joshua Oliver-Smith, Tajah Smith, Creston Jr. and Kaytlynn Hawkins; mother, Earline Hampton Smith; father, T.J. Jones; siblings, Angela, John and Jerry Hampton; Nicole Peters (Jeremy), Jeremiah, Evelyn and Timothy Jones; and Sharon Oneal; special mother-in-law, Kaola Hawkins; preceded in death by her husband, Creston Hawkins, Sr.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 9 to Mar. 13, 2019.
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Dafney was such a beautiful person, inside and out. Thanks for being the awesome stylist, therapist and just the down right genuine person that you were. You will always be loved and remembered. Sending my love and prayers to your entire family.

Veleka Evans and Family

Veleka Evans

March 13, 2019

Only God can comfort you now with his arm and wedge of protection during your time of loss. Do know that your mom Dafney was an amazing angel and Lord knows she sure protected everyone while on this earth.

holly richardson

March 12, 2019

Love and prayers are being sent to the family, loved ones and friends.

Mrs. Ruth Walker, FHS former teacher

March 12, 2019

Dafney we Love you and miss you. You were a Beautiful Person. Its so hard on your Family and Friends to say Good Bye. God know best, and we have to understand that. With Time God will heal all your sorrows and pains. Be strong and relied on each other. You did every thing that you could, and God will bless you for that. Love you Always. Calendra and her Mother Linda.

Linda M / Calendra Price Square

March 12, 2019

To the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Faith makes all things possible, and Love makes it easy. May God Bless You All!! Love, Savannah, Wanda, Janice, and Patrice Dent.

Wanda Dent

March 12, 2019

Josh, Our heart aches for you and your family during this time. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Although I don't know exactly what to say, I want you to know that we are with you in thought and wish you comfort and peace as you remember your Mom, Dafney.

Much Love,
Rashad, Reggie (Pops), Lisa & Rayne Sims

Rashad, Reggie (Pops), Lisa & Rayne Sims

March 12, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this difficult time. 2 1:2-4

March 12, 2019

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.
Taylor~

March 12, 2019

My condolences to the family & friends. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Lynette Glasper

March 12, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in God's promise found at John 6:40. Condolences to the family.

March 11, 2019

so truly sorry for the loss of your loved, the loss of a love one is difficult. may the precious memories you have help you cope and bring you peace. 1Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death. again our deepest and sincere condolences.

P D

March 11, 2019

My God word bring comfort, peace, and strength to the family. 2thes 2:16,17

L H

March 11, 2019

May the God of comfort sustain the family and give them peace and strength to endure. John 6:40

March 11, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Z L

March 10, 2019

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