Lela Grace Dawson
1919 - 2012
Lela Grace Dawson
1919 - 2012
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BORN
1919
DIED
2012
Lela Dawson Obituary
Lela Grace was born in Kent, Ohio to parents Lester and Ruby Texter on July 2, 1919. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Kent. Lela Grace liked to knit and sew, making clothing for herself and her daughter and knitting many afghans and baby sweaters over the years. She was an avid reader, and especially enjoyed reading and studying the Bible. She was a member of the Kent Kingdom Hall and enjoyed ministering as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was an honorary gramma to many
Surviving Lela Grace are her children: Keith E. (Dorinda) Dawson, Duane (Lori) Dawson, Jerry T. Dawson and Elaine M. Dawson. She also leaves her granddaughter Amanda Dawson, her sister Naomi Hansen, her step-brother Charles D. Miller and step-sister Jane Jayne.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank M. "Bumps" Dawson, her parents, her stepmother Mary G. McFarland, her sister Glenna Corley and her brother Harold I. Texter.
Cremation has taken place and final resting place will be Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent.
A memorial service officiated by Mr. Arden Just will be held at the Kent Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1625 Athena Dr. at 3:00P.M. on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com
(Wood-Kortright-Borkoski 330-296-6436)
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Rosemary (Jones) Tangen
April 20, 2012
My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you and your entire family as you remember your mother and celebrate her life.
The staff of Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home
April 20, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Holly Brunswick
April 20, 2012
To My Other Mother,
You accepted my into your home with grace, warmth and kindness. I grew up as much at your home as mine. I will cherish my memories of you much as I cherish the memories of my own mother. You both were, and continue to be, class acts. The world is a better place for your having been here!
Love,
Holly Weckerly
April 19, 2012
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to your family during this difficult time. May Jehovah God be with you and strengthen you all. Glen & Michelle Buelow
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