Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc. | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Rudean Daggett

Private Graveside Service will be on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 1:00 PM at Westview Cemetery. If you want to join us in spirit, the service will be livestreamed at rudeandaggett.com

Public Viewing will be held on Monday 2pm-6pm

Rudean Daggett was affectionately known to her family as, “Dean Dean”. She was the first born child to the late Milton McGhee and the late Jackie Logan McGhee. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1930. She attended Booker T. Washington high school where she played the clarinet in the high school marching band. Her love for music continued at Morris Brown College. It was her participation in the Morris Brown College band that she met the love of her life, Herman Daggett. They were married in 1954, they brought two girls into the world, the late Millicent Daggett and Deborah Daggett Henry. Rudean worked after college, as a dental assistance in Avondale before she married and moved away. Living as a military wife in many different places in the world, she started her career teaching kindergarten in Biloxi, Mississippi. After my father served his country for 20 years in the military, my family permanently settled in Atlanta. It was in Atlanta she continued a 25 year career with Atlanta Public School System. She held several positions in her 25 year career, but the most rewarding job, was working in the Superintendents Office, under the direction of Superintendent, Alonzo Crim. Together, Rudean and her family traveled to many exotic places during her husband’s military career. She lived in Morocco, North Africa, the lovely island of Oahu, Hawaii, and many cities in the United States. It was these experiences that ignited her love for traveling. Being exposed to many different cultures and foreign lands she loved the ocean and meeting new people. Rudean “Dean Dean” was a loving and dependable wife, mother, sister and friend. Her loving husband and her daughter, Deborah Diane were the cornerstone of her life. It was her primary goal to be respectable and treat others as she wished to be treated. Rudean was baptized at an early age in the United Methodist Church. She later joined the Red Oak Baptist Church, here she served as chairman and speaker for Women’s Day for many years. She taught vacation bible school, and worked tirelessly to fund raise for her church throughout the years. She touched the lives of her brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Her gentle quiet spirit coupled with her desire to exhibit excellence in her life is the reason why we will always hold her memory close to our hearts.

Guest Book

The Romez Family of California send there heart felt condolences to dear friend Debbie Daggett Henry for the loss of her dear mother.May she rest in Heavenly peace.99

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My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. God Bless. Versie Slay

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We will remember Rudean being a kind,sweet and giving person,our condolences to her family. Shirley,Marvin &Eddie Clark

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God's continuous strength to you during your time of bereavement and this new season in your life. Cathy Morris Howard

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I love you Aunt Dean Dean!! Khloe (Niece)

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Aunt Dean Dean, is missed greatly by so many. Khloe and I love you so much Aunt Dean Dean. Thank you for loving us with that big beautiful, pure, and genuine heart. Jessica & Khloe (Niece & Great Niece)

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You could always count on Aunt Rudean to have some type of joke to tell. She could always bring laughter to the room. She will be greatly missed but she will be loved always. Brandon Clark (Nephew)

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc.