Lawkins, Pauline

Pauline Louise Lawkins, 88, of Seven Lakes, NC, passed Sunday April 3, 2011 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mrs. Lawkins was born September 4, 1922 in Long Island, NY to the late Hugues and Molly (Askew) Held. Mrs. Lawkins joined her husband in 1943 traveling to various Army Air Corps Bases where he taught instrument flying and she worked in Air Corps Administration during World War II. Returning to the New York area in 1946 she was later employed as a teachers aide until her retirement in 1984. Mrs. Lawkins moved to North Carolina in 1991 where she enjoyed bridge, mahjongg and the game of golf as a long time member of the Beaconettes. Mrs. Lawkins is survived by her husband of sixty eight years, John A. Lawkins. A cousin, Charles Askew and wife Mary Lee of Williamston, NC; and a niece Joyce Held, great niece, Doreen Held and great nephew, Kevin Held of Massapequa Park, Long Island, NY; Memorial donations can be made in memory of Pauline Lawkins to the Seven Lakes EMS at 969 Seven Lakes North West End, NC 27376 Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes is serving the family. A funeral mass will be held Thursday April 14, 2011 at 2: PM at Our Lady of the Americus Roman Catholic Church in Biscoe with the Rev. Ricardo Sanchez officiating. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Rite of committal will be in the Askew family plot in Jamesville, NC; at a later date.