Rush V. Chandler Hawkins, 94, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Ridgewood Terrace Health in Madisonville.

She was born on October 1, 1929, in Vandetta, KY, to the late Pearl Shelton Chandler and Charlie Chandler. She was formerly employed as the secretary for Elk Creek Mobile Home Park. She loved cooking and drawing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and family. Rush was a member of West Union Baptist Church in Christian County KY.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Whitson Hawkins; her  brother, Walt Chandler.

Survivors include her daughter, Dixie (Allen) Majors of Crofton, KY; sons, Victor (Brenda) Hawkins of Eddyville, KY, and Dale (Sharon) Hawkins of White Plains, KY; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Bro. Buddy Weatherford officiating. Burial to follow at Hanson Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Saturday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Bradley Hale, Allen Majors, Clint Hawkins, Jimmy Wilson, Mason McConnell, and Jacob Wallace. Honorary pallbearer is Mark Chandler.