Name: Visitation for Mattie Pearl Adams Dawson
Start: 2025-02-14T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-02-15T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Snow’s Funerals and Cremations At Macon Memorial Park & Macon Memorial Park

Mattie Pearl Adams Dawson

August 24, 1941 - February 4, 2025

Macon, Georgia - Mattie Pearl Adams Dawson, 83, of Macon, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The family will greet friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, February 14, 2025, at Snow's at Macon Memorial Park. A celebration of her life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Macon Memorial Park.

Mrs. Dawson was born August 24, 1941, in Sandersville to the late Farris Charles Adams, Sr. and Doretha Reeves Adams. She was a devoted member of New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and held the distinction as the first female Sunday School Superintendent. Mrs. Dawson was a graduate of Fort Valley State University as well as Tuskegee University and was a retired educator for the Bibb County Board of Education, with over forty-four years of service. Mrs. Dawson was a member of the Peace Corps.the Order of the Eastern Star and was a missionary of New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Private First Class Anthony Dawson, Jr.

Mrs. Dawson is survived by her sons: Pastor Gerdine Dawson (Natalie) and Omar Dawson ; grandchildren: Jonathan-Michael D. Dawson, Alysia-Michelle A. Dawson, Adarius T. Dawson and Olan N. Dawson; great-grandson: Gideon D. Bridges; brothers: Deacon Willie C. Adams, Deacon Arthur Adams, Deacon Farris C. Adams, Jr. (Alyce) and Deacon James W. Adams (Annette); sisters: Betty Chance and Gloria Jordan; aunts: Willie Mae McCoy and Eula Canty and a host of nieces and nephews.

Snows at Macon Memorial Park has charge of arrangements. Condolences may be registered online at www.snowsmacon.com.

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Published by The Telegraph from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2025.

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Evelyn Clowers

February 25, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Frank King III

February 23, 2025

I have known Ms. Dawson for more than 50 years. She was our longtime neighbor and she used to teach at MM Burdell which was the first elementary school that I attended. Ms. Dawson befriended my family around this time. When I was going into the 2nd grade at Burdell. My dad passed that summer of 1972 and we had to move from Ft. Hill. We just happened to move to the same neighborhood where Ms. Dawson was staying. Me and two of my sisters did not want to go to our new school just yet. We wanted to stay at Burdell. Ms. Dawson volunteered to let us ride with her for the whole school year to Burdell. We were so grateful. I thanked he for her kindness many time s over the years. She was my mentor and VBS teacher at New Pleasant Grove over the years. I no longer live in Macon anymore. I last saw Ms. Dawson in 2019. At the time, she told me that she really missed her late husband. I went home this past Christmas and I stopped by house to see her. No one answered the door. Ms. Dawson, I would like to thank you again for what you did for me and my 2 sisters. We are forever grateful. You were and always will be a dedicated and caring person for your family, friends, and others. I will always cherish the memories. My condolences go out to Omar and Gerdine. May God continue to bless you and yours. May you rest in Peace. ML.

Sen. David and Com. Elaine Lucas

February 20, 2025

Deepest sympathy to the family of this grand lady. She leaves a legacy of service and will be missed.

Mattie Pearl Tutt

February 16, 2025

I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I met Mrs. Dawson through a mutual friend shortly after her graduation from college. We immediately bonded because we shared the first and middle name. My prayer is,may God continue to provide comfort, strength and peace during your time of bereavement and may she forever be within our hearts.

Juanita Stubbs Ford

February 14, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Dr. Henry C Ficklin

February 14, 2025

Mrs. Dawson was a very special and caring person. I will never forget how she helped me while I was in college and it was with her that I had my first teaching experience as her aide. You are a blessed family to have had her as a mother. My deepest sympathy is with each of you.

Harriet Brown BOE

February 14, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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