THE LIFE-JOURNEY AND LEGACY OF C.A.S.H.
CHERYL ANN SHACKLETON-HAWKINS
May 30, 1958 – December 20, 2022
There is a season, a time appointed for everything, a time for every delight,
a time for every event, and every purpose under heaven—Ecclesiastes 3:1
Cheryl Ann Shackleton-Hawkins was born on May 30, 1958, in the Bronx, New York, at Morrisania Hospital, to the late Arnita Simons-Shackleton-Eason and Ch
Cheryl was educated in the New York State School System. After graduating from Taft High School Annex in 1976, she attended the prestigious Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY where in 1979 she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Thereafter, Cheryl studied at the prominent Columbia University, in Manhattan, NY where in 1987 she earned a Certificate in Preservation Administration.
Cheryl stood out in the crowd.She was well accomplished, multi-talented,
Cheryl’s many hobbies and interests included: collage making, crocheting, doll making, gardening, genealogy, jewelry making, painting, parasailing, photogr
Cheryl reconnected with Maurice Hawkins in 1991, they dated, fell in love and after a year-long courtship, were united in Holy Matrimony on November 7, 1992. They were blessed with three children, Ondrea, Ornette and Adora [Munchie], and twograndchildren. Cheryl and Maurice lived together, laughed together and with passion, loved one another for over thirty years. They shared a passion for the beach, where you could catch them parasailing, getting brown, or flying kites. They enjoyed talking, dancing, listening to music, traveling, family functions, or just hanging out in their backyard alone or with family and friends. On June 7, 2003, while in Jamaica, West Indies, they fortified their Bond of Love when they renewed their marriage vows to each other.
On the afternoon of December 20, 2022, Cheryl transitioned to eternal rest. Preceding her in death was her Mother Arnita Simons-Shackleton-Eason, her biological Father Roy Shackleton, her Father Gertis Eason, her Uncle Bubby, and her Uncle Cliff. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted Husband of 30 years, Maurice Hawkins; her children: Ondrea Courtney Simone Hawkins-Long, Husband Shawmell, Ornette Coltrane Hawkins, Adora Arnita Hawkins; her Sister: Kim Ella Crawford, Husband Derek; her G
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