Donna L. Dawson

Dear,My Family.
I don't really know what to say! All i have is the memories of one person in this life time,that i will never forget. To know the woman who so many times gave me a smile or a chuckel, or even a tear. I just know i will always have a part of her with me for as long as i live...To my family-cousins.I know how you feel, and I know without a doubt that the same strength that your mom had you got it honestly. So always remember, always be there for each other as your mom would...

HI THIS IS LEN. AS WE LOOK AMONG THE MANY THINGS OF MA'S WE FIND A LOT OF HER THOUGHTS THAT SHE PUT ON PAPER, MANY ARE PRINTED ON THE COMPUTER,AND MANY ARE HAND WRITTEN. WE CAME ACROSS SOME OF THE IMPORTANT PAPERS FOR THIS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TIME.INCLUDED WAS A STATEMENT OF HER FINAL WISHES.THE SERVICE WAS PRETTY MUCH THE WAY SHE WANTED IT.FROM THAT POINT OF THE LETTER IS.AFTER THE FUNERAL,I WANT YOU ALL TO EAT,DRINK AND GET ON WITH YOUR LIVES.HAVE A BEER FOR ME..I WANT YOU KIDS TO KNOW THAT...

April 3, 2006
I'm Emilia and I knew Donna for awhile. She was an amazing, beutiful, and smart person. She took in my mother and father when no one else wanted them,and she cared for so many other people. I was in shock when I first heard about her death and all I thought about was how Ronny wasfeeling because they were so close. Then I bursted in to tears wondering what would happen next. She held this family together and she was loved by everyone who crossed her path. I went to her wake...

Lori,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Thankyou Ma very much for being there for us,We,Carlos and I want to tell you we are so happy and proud to be part of your Family,Our childrenLove you and your Family very much also.I'm so glad you were able to see our grandson Andre.You were so happy to see that little boy,You will always be in our hearts forever Ma,Love Carlos,Barbara,Angela,Emilia,Joey and Andre Perpetua

Donna and my mom were friends for so many years.
Donna was at my birhtday last year with my mom. (2005)
Donna was allways a part of are family out here.
We can't believe she has passed on.
She is still with us.

TO MY MOM I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU .AND RECALL THE BEST TIME I EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE WHEN WE WENT TO LITTLEVILLE DAM TO FISH AND YOU WERE CATCHING ALL THE FISH AND IT RAINED SIDEWAYS N YOU NEVER GOT WET BUT YOU ASKED GOD TO LET ME CATCH A FISH N I GOT 1 AND YOU WERE ONLY DRY ON ONE SIDE. WOW OR FLIP IT OVER AND IT'S MOM I LOVE YOU FREVER AND EVER .LEN

Aunt Donna,Words could never express what mean to me .You were my friend,my aunt and a mother when I needed one.... after all of these years I can still remember the day took me in your home and told me that I could be your daughter.You believdin me when on-one else-dids God knows Iwas no ange!!!!evey[one knowst that] but geve me a chance that no one else will willing to . At a very tough time in my life... thank you for loveing me...I know at times I was a hand-full, and still you didnit...

FRIEND: There are friends that come and go and then there are true friends. Few people have true friends. I had a true friend in Donna 50+ years.She was caring someone who's there to see you through.She was thoughtful one who cheers you when you're down and blue.She was one who listens with her heart. She shared your life with compassion.Those deep secrets that only she'll know. I'll miss her deeply but have a lot of good memories. Fishing trips and vacations won't be the same. Donna was a...