Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_24143253_2 (children_together VARCHAR, deceased_spouse VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many children did Dennis Hawley have at his time of death?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT children_together FROM table_24143253_2 WHERE deceased_spouse = "Dennis Hawley"