Connie “GaGa” Hawthorne, age 63 passed away Friday, November 18, 2022. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, Iuka, MS. She loved her dog named Cujo, Elvis, and dearly loved her family. She is survived by her sons, Mario Anthony Valentino, Joseph Micheal Valentino, and Kenny Ray Hawthorne; grandchildren, Hailey Elizabeth Valentino, and Ashton Micheal Valentino; siblings, Cynthia M. Madison, Jonathan M. Hopkins, and Della J. Hall; nieces and nephews, Troy, Josh, Lance, Sarah, Evan, Alex, Colby, Cason, and Corrina; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Valentino; father, Billy Hopkins; brother, Terrence Marvin Hopkins. Ludlam Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Connie “GaGa” Hawthorne. You may leave online condolences to the family at www.ludlamfuneralhome.com