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Dawn Howard Obituary

HOWARD, Dawn V., 57, of Sandy Hook, Va., passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, D. Wayne Howard; her father, William E. "Bill" Pickhardt; her mother and best friend, Minnie S. Irwin (Russ); her special uncle, Nattie Strong (Shirley); numerous cousins, extended family members and many friends. Her feline companions, Buddie and Purry, will miss her. Dawn was a people person who never met a stranger and touched many lives. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 22 at Lacy Funeral Home on Rt. 522 in Mineral with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Louisa County Animal Shelter, 18 Sacred Heart Ave., Mineral, Va. 23117, or the Goochland County Animal Shelter, 190 Hidden Rock Lane, Maidens, Va. 23102. Online guestbook at lacyfh.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jul. 20, 2022.

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Glenn Dietrich

July 21, 2022

I cannot believe Dawn is gone. She was always such a bright and cheery person, willing to help you in any way she possibly could. She had been a great friend and will be missed by many.

Linda and Wayne Brule

July 21, 2022

We will miss her smile and her warm greeting every time we saw her. We still have the fabulous memories of a little girl with a cane pole fishing on the Pamunkey river. Hold the gate open in heaven for us Dawn, you were something special.

Lisa P. (Hollins) Bailey

July 21, 2022

Dawn was one of the sweetest people that I have been blessed to know. She went out of her way to be kind and welcoming to everyone. Rest in peace, Dawn. You will be missed.

Sue Bateman

July 21, 2022

i'm so sorry to lose such a little fireball. we used to work together. Never met someone so in love with life and people. Minnie, I loved Dawn. I'm so sorry for your loss as a Mom and a friend.Im sure she knows everybody in heaven by now. love you.

Gloria Nelson

July 20, 2022

I was shocked and saddened to hear this. We kept in touch on Facebook and chatted often in the jewelry store at Short Pump when I would drop in to say hi.

Debra Cox

July 20, 2022

So sorry for your loss. It´s so hard to lose someone who meant so much to others.

Roger & Jane Williams

July 20, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Although I won't be able to attend the service, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gwen Rose

July 20, 2022

I am so shocked and sadden to hear this. I didn't know she was sick. She was so sweet. I wish I could attend the service Friday,but unfortunately I have a Drs. Appt. Fri am. My condolences to her husband and her Mom!

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