Edith Hawks

Mrs. Edith Combs Hawks, 82, of Cana, VA passed away at Twin County Regional Hospital, Wednesday, October 23, 2019.  She was born in Carroll County, VA December 26, 1936 to the late Nathan Clyde and Vera Osa Combs.  Mrs. Hawks retired from Kentucky Derby after many years of service.  She enjoyed flower gardening and listening to Blue Grass Gospel Music.  Mrs. Hawks was a devoted wife until the death of her husband in July of this year.  She was a loving mother and her memories will be cherished by her daughter and son-in-law, Delores and Randy Largen; a niece Jeanne Combs Scott; and two nephews, Roger and Jimmy Combs.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hawks was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Benton Hawks and a brother, Therman Clyde Combs.  A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Moody Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Combs officiating.  Burial will follow at Rocky Ford Christian Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.