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Ruth Dawson Obituary

Dawson, Ruth Jean (Hannah) April 11, 1928-July 07, 2016. Service: 10 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016, at Unity Temple Church of God in Christ, 1538 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67214. Mrs. Dawson is survived by her husband, Mr. Al Dawson; her six children, Dwight Davis, James Dobbs (Wendy), Belinda Hays (Al) Debra Davis, Sareta Dobbs and Towanda Dobbs; brother, Vic Hannah (Melissa); sister, Bobbye Bradley (Jake); 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren; eight step-children. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elder Bishop and Missionary Velma Hannah; son, Leon B. Davis, Jr.; grandsons, Gregory D. Johnson and Byron L. Davis.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Jul. 15, 2016.

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Patsy Frith

September 19, 2016

My dear dear friend i will miss you so much we had great laughs and fun together Until we meet again i love you.

Belinda Smith-Hayes

July 16, 2016

Mommy, I love and miss you so much. You taught me a lot during my young and adult life.Now I must try to adjust to a life on this earth without you in it. There is a message from you in my voice mail that I will cherish until we can see and talk to one another again on the other side. Your essence is all around me ...if only I could hug it. I am thankful for the opportunity to take care of you during your last days like you took care of me.my love for you is ever lasting mom. Until I see you again...Save me a seat. Your oldest daughter, Belinda Smith-Hayes

Terry Martin

July 15, 2016

Al sorry for your loss. Really miss you.

Lisa Estrada

July 15, 2016

To the family of Ruth. I am sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing her. prayers for family.

Barbara Eckerman

July 15, 2016

To the family of Ruth Dawson, my heart and prayers go out to you. Knowing your mom is with Jesus now and she is praising him is comforting. She taught her kids well as a testament I have from my dear friend Towanda. She would want you all to stay strong and faithful. May God wrap His loving arms around you through this difficult time.

Lavonne McPherson

July 15, 2016

My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.

Peggy Thompson

July 15, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the family of Ruth Dawson. I knew Ruth for close to 35 years. We worked together. I do not remember exactly when I met her, however, what I do remember is that she was pretty insistent about making me her friend. And I am grateful, blessed and honored that I was her friend. I am having a hard time imagining a world where I will never hear her laughter again. Over the years we shared a lot of laughter. Ruth was also a very wise woman and I will be forever thankful for the advice she gave me when I was facing some diversity in my life. One of my favorite memories is the day she called me and told me she had made a peach cobbler for her family. When she started making the peach cobbler she had a band aid on her finger when she was finished making the cobbler the band aid was gone. We laughed so hard over the missing band aid and where it might have ended up. And I teased her about the missing band aid over the years. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I know God will provide you with the comfort that only he can provide.

Bob Benda

July 14, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out for God's peace and comfort at this difficult time for your family.

Leon Davis III

July 13, 2016

You Fought until Your Last Breath, and never gave up Hope. True Testament to the Woman You Are. Forever etched in my memories of my Beloved Grandma. Rest Easy Young Lady. Love ya

July 12, 2016

Belinda, and family. May the happiest memories of her carry you all through this difficult time. With deepest sympathy. Gail, Larry and Bittie Barnes

Cheryl Holloway

July 9, 2016

To the family of Ruth Dawson: I am sorry to hear of the loss of your love one! My heart, love and prayers go out to you all! May God keep you during this difficult time! I will be praying for you!

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