Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, & friend, Rosalind Denise Jean, affectionately known as Niecy or Roz, departed this life Friday, October 7, 2022.

Born March 9, 1968, to the late Melvin S. Greene Jr. & Cecilia J. Hawkins, in Opelousas, LA. Niecy grew up in Lake Charles, LA, attended T.H. Watkins. Elem., Oak Park Middle, & LaGrange Senior High. She furthered her education at McNeese State University & later attended Stage One Cosmetology School.

After school she was employed by Fantastic Sams, Robinswood, Player's/Harrah's Casino, Delta Down's Racetrack and Casino, & Golden Nugget, where she made many lifelong friends.

She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Proceeded in death by her parents, grandparents, & brother, Gerald Hawkins.

She is survived by one daughter, Camille Fernandez (Anthony), one granddaughter, Gabriella "Gabby" Fernandez. Siblings, Donald Hawkins (Cynthia), Macraland Hawkins (Andrea), Brenda Hawkins, Bryant Hawkins (Pamela), Gregory Hawkins (Suzanne), Melvin S. Greene III, & Michael Gorell. A host of nieces & nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends, Cassandra Bellard, Paula Jackson, Twila Sterling-Guillory, & Kimberly Smith.

Roz enjoyed shopping, traveling, spending time with her daughter and granddaughter, & cooking for her family, she had the biggest heart, the most infectious laugh, full of life, friendly, funny, loving, selfless, & gracious. She will be sorely missed by many.