Sandra Jean Hawkins Sandra Jean ‘Sandy’, (Sister Lillian Marie) Hawkins, 77 a lifelong South Philadelphia resident, passed peacefully on November 5, 2017. Sandy was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 26, 1940, the daughter of the late Lillian Marie (Gallagher) and Harry W. Hawkins. She is also predeceased by her sister Linda McCullough. Sister Lillian Marie joined the Notre Dame De Namur Convent straight out of High school in 1957 at the age of 17. In 1973 she became a special education teacher in Philadelphia. She received two Masters Degrees in History and Education and was working towards a PHD in special education. She was a loving animal advocate and had many pets throughout her life that were like her children. Sandy was known as Sally Star for the flamboyant hats and outfits she wore and was definitely one of a kind. Sandy was like a mother to her godchild Frank McCullough (Nancy) and like a grandmother to Frank Jr., Aidan, Linda and Daniel. She was the devoted sister of Janice Morche (William), Ellie Caruso (Domenic) and the late Linda McCullough (survived by John). She was the loving Aunt of William (Bo) Smigiel, Janiceann Maddalo (Chris), John McCullough Jr. (Elizabeth), the late Harry McCullough, Frank McCullough (Nancy), Lily Anne Caruso, Scott McCullough, and Martin Mark and she is the devoted great aunt of Katlin, the late Ellen, James, Maggie, Maximus, Madison, CJ, Grace, Jane, JR, Scarlett, Ryan, Emily, Frank Jr., Aidan, Linda and Daniel. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday, November 10, 2017 from 10-11 AM and a service at 11 AM both at the Walter J. Meyers Funeral Home 6645 Torresdale Ave. Phila., PA 19135. Her interment will be in N Cedar Hill Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations to The National Greyhound Adoption Program at www.ngap.org or Animal Rescue at www.thebridgeclinic.org appreciated. Condolences: www.MeyersFH.com
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