Joyce Ann Dawson 1945-2021

Mrs. Dawson was born July 3, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of Jessie and Anna Grice Bebbs. She graduated in 1963 from East High School. She retired from Delphi Packard Electric in 2007 after 33 years of service.

On June 29, 1985, Joyce married the love of her life, David A. Dawson.

Joyce leaves to cherish her memory her children, Randi Bebbs of Worthington, Kenneth Whatley Sr. (Sonia) of Gahanna, Kimberly Dawson of Las Vegas, Nev., David Keith Dawson of Alexandria, Va., Kathy Ramos, Kirk Dawson and Danielle Dawson; sisters, Eleanor Clark of Youngstown and Emily (Thomas) Alkire of Frazeysburg; and a brother, Jessie Bebbs Jr. of Youngstown; 23 grandchildren, including Tia Underwood of Delaware, Ohio, whom she reared; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, David; her parents; sisters, Lilian McGee and Betty J.; and two grandchildren, Tiara Whatley and Elyie Dawson.

A celebration of life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Heavenly Place Church of God in Christ, 1350 Katherine Ave., Youngstown. The family will receive friends 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.

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