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Obituary For The Honorable Judge Debra C. Dawkins
The Honorable Judge Debra Maxine Clark Dawkins was born January 15,1955 to the late Reverend I.C. Clark and Mrs. Rachel Brown Clark. She completed her earthly journey in her childhood home on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Debra realized the personal need for salvation and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
She was a fruitful laborer in the Kingdom of God, Centennial AME Zion Church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and Community Hospital Church. Despite her decline in health, she remained devoted to her Lord and to her church family.
After 21 years dedicated service as a Traffic Court Clerk with the Lancaster County Magistrate office, she was not only appointed to but anointed for her role as the first African American Female Magistrate Court Judge in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Left to relish memories are: Her Best Friend, confidant and husband of 49 years Elijah “Baby” Dawkins; children Calita Dawkins and Carlos Dawkins; grandchildren; DJ, Jermarick, Gabriel, Marquiz, Eboni, Madison and Carlos; great-granddaughter, Zade and special grands Hendryx and Dreona; siblings Donald Ray Clark and Dr. Drena C. McCoy; sisters-in-love Olar Barber, Freddie McBynum (William), Bernice Davis (James) and Mabeline O'Neal; brothers-in-love Elliot Dawkins, Gilbert Dawkins, Reguster Dawkins (Vivian), Isaiah Dawkins (Debbie) and Aunts Lela Cousar and Elaine Brown.
Deep friendships were established for a lifetime with Judge Lee Deese, Ms. Linda Crawford, Mrs. Shirley “Mootsie” Harris and Mrs. Mary Duncan. Her special nephew Russell Dawkins (Marilyn), Ruth Funderburk and her cousin Sonny Bailey (Ann). Deepening her bond as she finished her course were caregiver and private caregivers.
Funeral services are Friday, August 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Community Hospital Church, 1592 Kershaw Camden Highway, Lancaster, South Carolina by Dr. Drena C. McCoy with burial at Lancaster Memorial Park.
Viewing is 1- 6pm, Thursday, August 22, 2024 at McMullen Funeral Home.
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Charles Jennings, Jr. sent Beautiful Dreams for The Honorable Judge Debra C. Dawkins - August 21, 2024
With Sincerest Condolences to Marquis Smith and his family during this time NCCU Career and Professional Development Center
To The Family,
Please Accept My Heartfelt Condolences. Truly the loss of a precious loved one is most difficult. Please find comfort in the promise our most loving Heavenly Father Jehovah God gives us in Revelation 21:4"And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more; neither will mourning; nor outcry; nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Yes, We can look forward to a time soon to come when all suffering including death will be done away with forever. For more encouraging information from the bible. Please visit jw.org and view the video "What is the Condition of the Dead?"
Deepest condolences to the family of my dear friend She was a beautiful person inside and out Kitty outen Class of 1973
To the Dawkins and Clark Families, you are ever in my heart. We were such close neighbors in the Southside Community. I always remember Debra's smile and she referred to me as "Judy" like most people around there. Elijah "Baby," Calita, and Carlos, words cannot express what my heart feels in your time of sorrow. I can only say that Debra was a neighbor! "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of GOD's law." TLR Julia Seegars-Truesdale & Family
My condolences to the Dawkins and Clarks family May God continue to strengthen you doing this difficult time praying for you all Roy Morrow
Continued prayers for the Dawkins and Clark family. I've always respected the love and wisdom Debra shared. Growing up in the same community, she always made sure if needed, she would be there.
Words can't express so we're sending our prayers, love and thoughts to you all.
Respectfully, Marlene Simpson and family.
Classmate you will always be in our hearts .My Deepest Condolence to the Dawkins & Clark family. You all are in my prayers. Grace Davis Class of 1973.
Classmate you will always be in our hearts .My Deepest Condolence to the Dawkins & Clark family. You all are in my prayers. Grace Davis Class of 1973.
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Dawkins-Clark families.May the Holy Spirit comfort you during this difficult time. Leroy and Pam Ingram
We send our condolences to the Dawkins and Clark family Debra has received her wings to fly into her new Mansion the Lord prepared for her rest with the Lord cuz love ❤️ always
We send our condolences to the Dawkins and the Clark family Debra has received her wings to fly into her new Mansion the Lord prepared for her rest with the Lord cuz love you always
Sending condolences To The Dawkins & Clark Family! In our thoughts and prayers! Iola Coleman & The Coleman Family
Our deepest condolences and love to the Dawkins and Clark families, may God continue to bless and keep you all during this difficult time of loss.
Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Lee Barnes and family
Our deepest condolences and love to the Dawkins and Clark families, may God continue to bless and keep you all during this difficult time of loss.
Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Lee Barnes and family
Our deepest condolences and love to the Dawkins and Clark families, may God continue to bless and keep you all during this difficult time of loss.
Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Lee Barnes and family
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