Dawn Laraine Wilson

Dawn Laraine Wilson obituary, Battle Creek, MI

Dawn Laraine Wilson

Dawn Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on May 23, 2023.

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Dawn Laraine Wilson, 76, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center. She was born on January 15, 1947, the daughter of Albert Leroy Gorham and Beatrice May (Taylor) Gorham.
Dawn is survived by her husband, Richard W. Wilson; daughters, Cynthia R. Rivera, Tamara D. (Jeffrey) Pelloni; grandchildren, Devin S. Rivera, Breanna D. (Michael) Woods, Cassie R. Pelloni, Dominic A. (Jordyn) Rivera, Jenessa R. (Cody) Capp; great-grandchildren, Sophia R-A Rivera and Logan J. Capp. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Beatrice Gorham.
Dawn loved to crochet, making many blankets and hat for her friends and family. Dawn was family oriented and loved to spend time and make as many memories with her family as she could. She will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved her.
At this time, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

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