Mary Treadway Bradley Hawkins

Mary Treadway Bradley Hawkins.

Mary was born April 28, 1944, to Gentry and Edgle Stiles Treadway. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her children Ricky Allen Bradley, and Annette Bradley Mathis, son in law Don Mathis brothers Raymond and Ray Treadway and Sister Ruby Kernea. Her first husband Alan Bradley and her ex-husband Ervin (Bud) Hawkins.

Mary walked into the loving arms of her lord and savior on April 29, 2025. She has battled kidney disease for many years.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She helped everyone she possibly could. She gave a home to anyone that was in need. She didn't have a lot of worldly possessions, but she made up for that in love. Mary was a godly woman and loved her church family beyond words. She took care of her children on their last days just as good as when they were young. We could go on for days about all the good things she accomplished in this life She loved with her whole heart. She always said I love you after every conversation. If that was the last time you talked, she wanted it to end with love.

Mary worked in textiles mostly sewing until she had to quit due to health reasons. She was instrumental in raising not only her own children but her grandchildren as well. She touched the life of many, many children.

She leaves behind her main reason for hanging on for so many years her grandson Richard Bradley. She is also survived by grandchildren Jimmy Bradley, Leighanne Bradley (Jeffery), Ida Parker, Marie Bradley, great granddaughters Riley Fleming, Ava Bradley, great grandsons, Taylor, Brandon, and Dillion, Evan, and Mason Bradley. Steps Sons Dwight Hawkins (Dana), Buddy Hawkins, Chad Hawkins (Abby), Timothy Hawkins (Ashley) Anthony Potter. Countless nieces and nephews and very special friend Kelli Dell.

A visitation to honor Mary's life will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Greene Funeral Service South Chapel. Family and friends are invited to gather and share their love and memories during this time of remembrance. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the same location. Following the service, Mary will be laid to rest at Hollywood 540 N. Broad St., Gastonia, NC 28052.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization close to Mary's heart.

Mary Ruth Hawkins will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the unconditional love she shared with all who knew her. May her spirit continue to shine brightly in the lives of those she touched.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com