Iris Mae Hawkins Archie Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Iris Mae Hawkins Archie (Columbus, Ohio), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 22, 2025 at the age of 99. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Iris Mae Hawkins Archie to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alex Baker and Minnie Baker; her aunt Bertha Edwards; her daughter Georgia Anne Meeks Reese; her grandchildren, Toya Alexander, Bernard Smith, Jr., Chasjuan Meeks, Melvin Hawkins, Jr., Antonio Johnson, Reggie Sims, George Hawkins, Frank Smith and Edward Archie; and her close friend Louis Easley.
She is survived by: her children, Helen Baker Myers, Irene Thorpe, Cathleen Hawkins, Melvin Hawkins (Sarah), Michael Hawkins (Rowenia), Theresa Hawkins and Bernard Smith. She is also survived by 39 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren, and a host of great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services (5554 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to [charitable organization, if applicable], honoring her lifelong spirit of giving and service.
