Dawn A. Rickards-Wrightstone, 65, of Steelton, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born in Harrisburg, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (McGee) Rickards; a 1974 graduate of Harrisburg High School, a former employee of the Reeses’ Co. and upon earning her Nursing Assistant Certification, she became an employee of Senior Helpers and enjoyed spending time with her patients and their families, a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board and in her leisure, she enjoyed dancing, art and Awaken in The Word Fellowship. Dawn leaves to celebrate her life; her husband, Walter Wrightstone; her son, Dexter E. Gordon; her grandson, Amiri Gordon; her step-father, Richard Chase; her step-mother, Elaine Chase McPherson; her adopted niece, Deana L. Rickards; her siblings, Janet “Vicki” Jones, Annette “Deedee” Rickards, Melvin Miller, Timmy Buffington, Tommy Buffington, Teresa Banks, Karen Porter, Kevin, Robbie, Butchie and Tony Chase and Sonya Chase McKnight and a host of devoted nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Her life will be celebrated on Monday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. in the Santuary of her church at 1201 N. 17th St., with Viewing 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks and social distancing for all attendees.
My Sincere condolences to the Rickards Family.
Toby Clark Morrison
Vicky and Family I am sorry for your loss of a beautiful sister. Dawn was a friend to all. She was always so kind to all. We pray that God's love will continue to give you strength and comfort. We will miss her. Stephanie Peterson, class of 74.
My deepest condolences Dexter sorry for the lost of your mother I remember good memories of her and I will always hold them. May god give you the strength to be strong at this difficult time in your life. Ms. Nonni
My sincere prayers and condolences to the entire Rickards family😇💔🙏🏾 Vicky and DeeDee, you are in my prayers and I love you both. I enjoyed celebrating Jesus Christ with Dawn at the prayer breakfasts. We shared our testimonies and encouraged each other. May she rest in the bosom of the Almighty God.❣❣🌹🌹🌹 From: Ruby Giles-Baylor
My sincere prayers and condolences to the entire Rickards family😇💔🙏🏾 Vicky and DeeDee, you are in my prayers and I love you both. I enjoyed celebrating Jesus Christ with Dawn at the prayer breakfasts. We shared our testimonies and encouraged each other. May she rest in the bosom of the Almighty God.❣❣🌹🌹🌹 From: Ruby Giles-Baylor
My dearest friend is what you are to me. Words cannot express the sadness that many of are feeling at this moment. So many times we greet one another with a warm smile and a hug. Always departing with the words "I love you". I love you once again Rest in Paradise my Sistah. Your Friend Ta'nya Johnson
The world's light is certainly dimmer because Dawn is no longer an earthly angel. Always with a beautiful smile and uplifting words and love. So beautiful inside and out.
May the family be able to be comforted by God's love during these difficult days and those ahead. Her spirit lives on in each of you. Know that she is loving you from heaven now.
Peace and blessings.
Brenda Cameron Glenn Oberlin PA
My beautiful sister and friend. I never could have prepared myself to not see you again on this side. I will miss your encouragement, our many talks and hugs, and the love you had when you shared the Gospel of Jesus. I am not going to say goodbye, I will say see you later love. Sending my prayers to your family.
- Rev. Deonna M. Taylor
The Legend of Dawn Rickards Wrightstone for me will be that she was Spiritual, Silly and Smart. She would make up the best prayers that covered every need or thanks; She would make me laugh with her opinion on situations and She would know the answers or refer you to who did know on many topics! Gone from this Earth but I will continue to Pray with my Sister ~ "Touched by Christ" Love, Linda Bailey
I am going to miss my friend and that beautiful smile. I am going to miss that beautiful smile as she walk down that ale in church. We always gave each other a tight hug and always said I love you. She wore the must beautiful cloths and sometimes I would go buy that same blouse. RIP I love you🙏🏽
To the family of Dawn sending my deepest condolences she was such a Beautiful person inside and out she shall be grateful missed here on earth #classof74 Shirley Jones
My Dawn I am going to miss seeing that beautiful smile in church we always gave each other a tight hug always said I miss you and I love you. RIP my friend forever 🙏🏽
To Dawn's family I am praying for your comfort and strength, Dawn was a Beautiful and special friend and I will miss her. Isaiah "Ike" Lowery
My sincere condolences to the family of Dawn Rickards may the good Lord keep you and comfort you in your time of sorry. Fly high my beautiful sister you will be sadly missed 🌹
Dawn..such a classy beautiful soul whom I had the pleasure of knowing. We exchanged the joys of being a grandmother! Definetly will miss seeing you. My Heartfelt condolences to the entire family and All who Loved her. Rest In Paradise peacefully Dawn. Fly High. Sincerely Crystal Newkirk & Family
Dawn..such a classy beautiful soul whom I had the pleasure of knowing. We exchanged the joys of being a grandmother! Definetly will miss seeing you. My Heartfelt condolences to the entire family and All who Loved her. Rest In Paradise peacefully Dawn. Fly High.
My deepest Sympathy and Condolences to the Family and Friends of Dawn, I also Pray for your Comfort and Strength during this time. Dawn was a Beautiful, Loving, Caring, Supportive, Positive and Inspirational Friend and I will Miss her so much. Her Smile would Light up a room and she shared her Love and Light with everyone. I will see you on the other side Sis, May You Rest In Paradise. #ClassOf74 Linda Bird Thomas
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family. Her presence will be missed. I didn't know her personally, however she would always post encouraging words to her sister in our Awaken Group.
Trey Washington
To the Dawn's family and friends I am praying for your comfort and strength, Dawn was a Beautiful and special friend and I Love her and will Miss her ❤️ One of the most positive and supportive friends I have...I Love You Dawn and will see you on the other side Sis ❤️🙏🏾❤️ #ClassOf74
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