Annette Dawson

Annette Dawson obituary, Anderson, SC

Annette Dawson

Annette Dawson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Unity Mortuary of Anderson on Mar. 9, 2026.
Annette Dawson, age 64. Departed this life on March 8, 2026. Annette was born June 7, 1961 in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Nellie Mae Dawson and Jimmy Ray Hank.

Annette was a 1980 graduate of Westside High School. After graduating she joined the workforce in food service beside her mother at Clemson University and textile for many years at JP Stevens until they closed and manufacturing at Ryobi and at Robert Bosch in the warehouse until her health started to fail. Annette was the Madea of her family. She loved family gatherings where she was known for her mac and cheese, laughing, and watching the Georgia Bulldogs and Buffalo Bills. Annette's grandchildren were her pride joy.

Annette leaves her two sons James "Big" Dawson (Barbara) and Deran "Double D" Dawson. Four grandsons Benjamin Dawson, James "Lil Big" Dawson Jr. , Minjun Dawson, and Isiah Jones two granddaughters Demi Dawson and Jasmine Jones to carry on her legacy. She also leaves to cherish her memory one brother Jimmy Ray Hanks Jr.

In addition to her parents Annette was preceded in death by two sisters Linda Faye Turman, and Nettie T. Dawson, and three brothers Roscoe Dawson, Waddell "Lil Bug" Dawson, and Marshall "Reebok" Dawson yoooo.

Annette also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish her memory and to tell her story through their experiences.

Annette will be deeply missed.

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