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Donna DAWSON-FRANK Obituary



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Donna Dawson-Frank - On December 5, 2012, the world lost a remarkable woman in Donna Dawson-Frank. Her youthful beauty stayed with her always as she lived independently, traveled abroad, and read extensively. She was born on March 31, 1943 in Portland, Oregon, graduated from Univ. of Oregon, had a career in housing development but found her passion for educating and nurturing the underpriviledged. She married Rudolph J. Frank and together had four children. Loving mother of Randall, Kenneth, Kori and Darrin. Cherished grandmother of Randi, Jasmine, Kendall, Emily, Kenneth Jr., Justin, Matthew, Alysa, Kaleb, and Dominique. Dear sister of Melva Jean Moore, Rachelle Ann Bagley, Deborah Lee Greenwood, twin brother David Jerome Dawson, Russell Allen Dawson and Timothy Wayne Wilson. Special friend of Mr. Owen T. Lewis. Predeceased by her dear parents Louise Merl Wilson, Melvin Dawson and Woodrow Eddie Wilson Sr. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Donna passed away peacefully while holding her son's hand. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 9th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Gilligan Funeral Home (8225 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236). Memorials may be directed to the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at: GilliganFuneralHomes.com Click Here to Send Flowers

Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Dec. 7, 2012.
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A real good lady she will be missed

Yvonne Chandler

December 10, 2012

Deeply saddened to just learn of the passing of such a great woman. I met her when I decided to become a "Teaching Therapeutic" foster parent thru St. Aloysius Orphanage in Bond Hill. Thru this we traveled to Minnesota and I really got to know about her even more. She was a great person, teacher, all around wonderful person to have known. Rest in Paradise!

December 9, 2012

I'll always remember your fun-loving attitude towards life. You were definitely a woman who cut your own path in life. May others continue to follow in your footsteps.

Ronnie Glass

December 9, 2012

Dear Aunt Donna. You were beautiful, funny, compassionate, and loving and you will be deeply missed. Love you, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Dawson

December 9, 2012

Dear Aunt Donna, I will always remember your smile and laugh.You lit up a room with a light only God could bless you with. I pray for all of us to find the peace and beauty you will now know forever ! I love you,Renee

Renee Cleland

December 9, 2012

A caring friend who will be be missed by all who had the opportunity to be in her presence and experience her loving spirit.

Melva Wilkins

December 8, 2012

May you light heaven with your smile and enjoy eternal peace. I love you.

Melva Jean

December 8, 2012

from mrs patricia ms gail ms denise ms cathy ms mel the whole lunchroom staff at oyler school we want to thank the family for allowing us to share the beauty in knowing and loving mrs donna she was a beautiful inspriation to us and there was never a day that went by that we didnt tell her we loved her -our prayers are with the family-

December 8, 2012

to a very special woman i worked with her at oyler school loved her her spirit was very uplifting to me when i was down i remember every morning i couldnt wait to wrap my arms around her and tell her i loved her will miss her love mrs patricia

December 8, 2012

A fine lady and auntie. All my thoughts to my cousins and their families.

Bryan Frank

December 8, 2012

Donna's well being is now in the presence of God. Please God bless her. To my niece and nephews, be comforted that your mother is in a higher place and state of grace. God bless you all.
Uncle Joe & Aunt Georgia

December 7, 2012

To all my Frank cousins,
I'm sorry to hear of Auntie Donna's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love to you all...

Reiko M. Frank

December 7, 2012

Praying for God's peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Carl & Gazelle Freeman

December 7, 2012

Kenny, you and your family are in my prayers. May god continue to bestow His blessings on Donna.

Juanita Shoulders Womack Macon, Georgia.

December 7, 2012

God bless you Donna and accept you in his loving arms. Be at peace.
The Frank family, Reiko, Bryan, Matthew & Sunnie

December 7, 2012

Peace and Blessings to the Frank Family and All who were touched by Donna Dawson-Frank, who is now at peace.

Aiyisha Obafemi

December 7, 2012

How can I ever thank you for everything you've done? Nothing but love you've given to me since the day I married your son.

I tell everybody how lucky I am to hold my Kenny's hand,
But it was beautiful you who held it first and raised for me a MAN.

I can't believe you're gone now, your memory will never fade.
Glad you got to see the benefits of the sacrifices you made.

You said "You're a beautiful daughter, in countless ways, I couldn't ask for more." Well mother dear, let me make this clear, I could never catch your score.

Take your place in heaven Mom, a front row seat is due.
The rest of this journey between your son and I is dedicated to you.

Dwana Frank

December 7, 2012

I love you and miss you MOM!

Kenny Frank

December 7, 2012

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