Dorothy Hawkins Golden Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

The Life of Dorothy Ruth Hawkins-Golden Dorothy Ruth Hawkins-Golden was born to the union of John Sr. and Elnora Hawkins on March 1, 1934. Born during the Great Depression, Dorothy grew up in conditions complicated by war and economic downturn. Hard work, respect and loyalty were values emphasized in her adolescent years. It was commonly understood that children were to be seen and not heard. It was at an early age she placed her faith in Jesus Christ. Dorothy married the late Roosevelt Feazell at a young age. Later, she married the late George Golden and the couple moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1955. For many years she worked as a cook at the following locations: Woolworth Department store, The Gazebo in the Meadows Mall and Las Vegas Food Distributors. In addition, Dorothy accomplished many achievements, such as graduating with her high school diploma and obtaining her cake decorator certificate from College of Southern Nevada. She also became an entrepreneur as a hand-crafted quilt maker, cake decorator, and she provided cleaning services in private homes for high-end clientele to support her family. “Ruthie Lee,” as her closest friends called her, lived life to love and serve others. She was truly blessed with the spiritual gift of giving and the gift of service. Dorothy’s servant heart was especially felt by her children- grandchildren and those who came in close contact with her. Dorothy was one of the founding members of the True Love Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor I. W. Wilson where she served on the usher board. She is remembered for the tireless hours she spent standing on the road cooking and selling barbecue and fish dinners for the church building fund. Her many years of dedicated service was profiled in a 2021 Charter Member of True Love Missionary Baptist Church video (forty-sixth Church Anniversary) where she shared inspirational words and a church blessing. In 1991 she transferred her membership to Calvary Southern Baptist Church where she continued to embrace her Christian journey. In 2004, she joined Destined for Glory under the leadership of Pastor Tony Howard and there she remained. “Sister Golden/Mother Golden” as the Christian community knew her, was the family’s matriarch and unofficial historian. Like parents are called to do, she provided for her children with physical and spiritual needs. She is loved and will be dearly missed and forever in the hearts of her family. Dorothy was blessed to spend her 89th birthday surrounded by the love of her family. She departed this life peacefully and surrounded by loved ones in her home on March 6, 2023, to spend eternity with our Heavenly Father. Dorothy, is preceded in death by her son John Dennis Golden, Grandson, T Wayne Allen Jr, Parents: John Sr and Elnora Hawkins, seven brothers: John Jr, Frank Sr, Newman, Timothy Sr, Andrew, Theodore Sr, Benjamin Sr. Three sisters: Dorothy Lee, Elnora and Rosemary. Dorothy is survived by her daughters: Diane Stewart, Ruth Riley (Karl), Delorise Wallace, Lenora Pate, Angela Cooke and Angelene Boggess (Isaac). She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Dorothy Hawkins Golden

March 1, 1934 - March 6, 2023