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Obituary For Jennifer Dawson
Jennifer Dawson, 52, passed on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Opelika, AL.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church, Salem, AL with Rev. Marshall Morgan, Pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in the Concord Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jennifer Ann Allen-Dawson was born on October 22, 1973, to Solomon Allen and Willie Ann Griffin in Lee County, Alabama.
She attended and graduated from Smiths Station High School in 1992. She was a majorette in the band. She also attended Alabama State University and later graduated from Southern Union with a degree in Early Childhood development. She loved all the kids, and it just brought her so much joy to be around children of all ages. She truly had an impact on every child she met.
At an early age, Jennifer accepted Christ and united with Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Salem, Alabama. There she sang in the choir and participated in the church. Later, she moved her membership to Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Pittsview, Alabama, under the leadership of her stepfather, Pastor Frederick Griffin, Jr. At Shady Grove Jennifer enjoyed singing in the choir, playing alongside her dad on the drums and being on the kitchen committee.
Jennifer had many talents, but her most well-known talent was her beautiful voice. Throughout the years Jennifer has sung with many groups, like The Wings of Faith, her dear sisters The Valley Girls, The Hinds Sisters, The Hebrew Travelers, and The Sensational Brothers. Jennifer loved to sing praise unto the Lord whenever she could, whether she was sick or in good health.
Jennifer passed away peacefully in the love and comfort of her family on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at East Alabama Medical Center.
Jennifer is preceded in death by her grandparents Eddie and Annie Francis Roberson and her precious son Bernard Allen.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories her mother, Willie Ann (Fredrick Jr.) Griffin, her father Solomon (Anne) Allen, her two children, Javasia Allen and Delundra Dawson, her husband, Donald Dawson, three brothers, Jerome Roberson, Gerald Allen, Donte (Julia), and her special friend Ulysses Calhoun who she loved dearly. She also leaves behind some very special and loving sisters and a host of aunties, nieces, nephews and friends who she cared for and loved with all her heart.
Her legacy of love, strength and faith will continue to live in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. We will cherish her beautiful voice for the rest of our days in hopes of hearing it again.
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Rest in Paradise Beautiful Angel π. From Faythanial Holsey Jackson π
Jennifer God needed another Angel so he came and got one RIP Amen
Sending my condolences to the family π you will be missed π’ rest in peace β€οΈ
I was Jennifer's Fifth Grade Teacher. She was a wonderful student and brought to the classroom with that smile. She was my right hand girl and never failed at it. She worked hard and did it without saying a words.. All will truly miss the wonderful smile. Prayers are going up at this time.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. Our condolences to the family we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jennifer, With deepest sympathy.
As the class of '92, we are mourning the loss of one of our own. May their soul rest in peace, and may their loved ones find comfort in the support around them. #Shaunlonnicka Upshaw Class of '92 SSHS
Condolences to the family.
Sending prayers, love and comfort to you all in this time of need. I love you all so much.
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To the family π, I'm saddened to hear of your loss of your dear daughter Jennifer. May God embrace all of you with his unfailing love π and comfort ππ
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Sending my deepest condolences to the family Jennifer was my cousin in law & co worker at HeadStart We had so much fun working together in the infants/toddlers rooms I'm going to miss RIHποΈ
Condolences to the family. I have watched Jennifer grow into a very intelligent young lady. Praying strength for her family Rest up JenniferππΎπππ
I'm so sorry to hear of Jennifer's passing. Jennifer's light in the earth shone very bright whenever you saw her and a voice that matched that light. Praying the comfort of Our Father over you all. The life of Jennifer's family, friends, and all who knew and loved her is better because we were graced by her presence and by her voice.
Pastor n Lady P.D.Johnson, we was sadness to hear about the passing of your daughter Jennifer, we are praying that God strengthen you and your family during these times. She was a beautiful person inside and out side ,enjoy her singing. Remember joy comes in the morning
Jennifer touched my heart from the day I met her! So laid back and easygoing. You will definitely be missed Jen. I am praying for the family.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing, she had such a Wonderful spirit about her. Her voice was that of an Angel. Praying π for her Family and Friends π§‘you will be missed my friend! RIH
She was like a second mom to me & my daughter for the time god brought her & her family into our lives she will truly be missed if you knew her you knew it was always pure genuine energy love & strength she always showed & carried her self through always kept a smile on her face pure heart of gold my baby & I loved her dearly she will truly be missed I send my most heartfelt condolences out to the entire family May she rest in peace β€οΈ we will always love you Ms. Jennifer
Cuz I'm glad I met you at the park we had the best of times I'm going to miss you cuz but I know you are in heaven singing for lord my condolences to the entire family may god be with all yall cuz love you RIP β€οΈ
Mrs. Jennifer was such a beautiful soul, she had the most beautiful voice. I learned so much from her when she was my choir director. Oh how we would laugh! She loved us like her own and it showed. She will be missed so much, my condolences to her entire family.
I am sorry to hear of her passing away. She was a sweet and loving person. I always enjoyed her singing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Gone but not forgotten. Rest in Peace. Earl M. Lowman, Jacksonville, Florida
You have my preys I am so sorry she was a sweet young lady praying for the entire family love you all
Condolences to the Allen-Dawson-Griffins family. May God comfort, strengthen and bless you all! Rest In Paradise Jennifer sweetie! I will miss you/your beautiful smile and your beautiful singing. Love you always!!ποΈποΈποΈπΉ
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