J.E. Washington Funeral Services, Inc. - Youngstown

Obituary For Mrs. Joyce Dawson

Youngstown

A homegoing celebration in honor of Mrs. Joyce Ann Dawson will be held Saturday, October 9th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Heavenly Place Church of God in Christ, 1350 Katherine Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio. Mrs. Joyce Ann Dawson, 76, of Youngstown, transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021. Mrs. Dawson was born July 3, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of Jessie and Anna Grice Bebbs. She graduated in 1963 from East High School. She retired from Delphi Packard Electric in 2007 after 33 years of service. On June 29, 1985, Joyce married the love of her life, David A. Dawson. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory her children, Randi Bebbs of Worthington, Ohio, Kenneth Whatley Sr. (Sonia) of Gahanna, Ohio, Kimberly Dawson of Las Vegas, Nevada, David Keith Dawson of Alexandria, Virginia, Kathy Ramos, Kirk Dawson, Danielle Dawson; sisters, Eleanor Clark, of Youngstown, Ohio; Emily (Thomas) Alkire of Frazeysburg, Ohio and a brother, Jessie Bebbs Jr of Youngstown; 23 grandchildren, including Tia Underwood of Delaware, Ohio whom she reared , and a host of great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving Husband David, her parents; sisters, Lilian McGee and Betty J. two grandchildren Tiara Whatley and Elyie Dawson. A special “THANK YOU” to The Hope Cancer Center, The James Cancer Hospital, Vitas Hospice, Dr. Benson, and her caregivers, Randi Bebbs, Kimberly Dawson, Jerolyn Lugo, Cheryl Dawson, Myzelle Arrington and Dante Bebbs. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9-10 am at the church. A repast for family and out of town guests will be held at the Jaylex Center, 2110 Glenwood Avenue, immediately following the interment.

Guest Book

Life is so precious yet we don't always get a chance to take advantage of all it has to offer. The strongest bond in life is family. Family should always be a high priority. The Legacy Joyce A. Dawson leaves behind will last generations. She had an impeccable work ethic and love for her family. I remember when I first met Joyce a Dawson. I've been coming around the house for weeks before I actually met her. Randi use to sneak me in while Joyce was working the swing shift. You can say that's how we made the love of my life, Tia Nicole. Joyce always kept in touch with me after I moved away to Seattle Washington. Her sweet personality and comforting, inspiration words was always on point and on time as it helped me get through my early years of adulthood. I used to miss home a lot when I moved away but, Joyce Dawson believed in Me. She will be missed but, the memories of the times we spent together will always be cherished. #AzziemTheDream #AzziemFamily

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Life is so precious yet we don't always get a chance to take advantage of all it has to offer. The strongest bond in life is family. Family should always be a high priority. The Legacy Joyce A. Dawson leaves behind will last generations. She had an impeccable work ethic and love for her family. I remember when I first met Joyce a Dawson. I've been coming around the house for weeks before I actually met her. I used to ride my Ross candy apple red bike over to the house and Randi use to sneak me in the house while Joyce was working the swing shift. You can say that's how we made the love of my life, Tia Nicole. Joyce A. Dawson always keep in touch with me after I moved away to Seattle Washington. Her sweet personality and comforting, inspiring words was always on point and on time. Her words helped me get through my early years of adulthood. I used to miss home a lot when I first moved away but, Joyce Dawson believed in Me and keep pushing me towards greatness. She will be missed but, the memories of the times we spent together will always be cherished. #AzziemTheDream #AzziemFamily

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It has been an honor to have such a precious gem in my life. I thank God for lending you to me for 40 years. May I continue to honor your legacy and mantle and make you proud. God knew I needed an amazing person like you in my life. I love you Mom.

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A wonderful soul!!! You will be missed dearly Sis Dawson Rest Easy in the arms of the Lord! Rita Tate

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