1935
Sheila
2013
Sheila Dawson
July 13, 1935 — September 9, 2013
Westernport
Westernport, MD
Sheila J. Dawson, 78, of Westernport passed away on September 9, 2013, at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.
Born on July 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Walter Fazenbaker and Evelyn (Duckworth-Fazenbaker) Michael. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene L. Dawson and three sisters: Ann (Fazenbaker) Durst, Doris "Susie" (Michael) Layton, and Rebecca "Becky" (Michael) Booth.
Sheila was a member of First Baptist Church, Westernport. A loving wife and mother, she enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Each year she looked forward to the summer's harvest of tomatoes and loved her two chihuahuas, Trixie and Chloe, and a good cup of tea.
Surviving are her children: Nancy and husband Charles Shockney of Baltimore, Greg Dawson and wife Angie of Westernport, Scott Dawson of Westernport, and Shannon Dawson of State College, PA. She is also survived by three siblings: Ellen (Fazenbaker) James, Tony Michael, and Mike Michael. She was known as "Gramma" to her eight grandchildren: Jeremiah Dawson, Micah Shockney, Josiah Dawson, JoNathan Shockney, Justin Dawson, Jessie Dawson, Annie Dawson, Tyler Dawson, and three great grandchildren: Nickolas Dawson, Colten Dawson, and Jase Dawson.
Family and friends will be received at Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Wednesday, September 11th from 6 to 8 PM. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 12th at 11 AM, with Reverend Earl Williams officiating. There will be an hour visitation before the service.
Per her request, Sheila was cremated. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to the building fund, First Baptist Church, Westernport.
Sheila J. Dawson, 78, of Westernport passed away on September 9, 2013, at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.
Born on July 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Walter Fazenbaker and Evelyn (Duckworth-Fazenbaker) Michael. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene L. Dawson and three sisters: Ann (Fazenbaker) Durst, Doris "Susie" (Michael) Layton, and Rebecca "Becky" (Michael) Booth.
Sheila was a member of First Baptist Church, Westernport. A loving wife and mother, she enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Each year she looked forward to the summer's harvest of tomatoes and loved her two chihuahuas, Trixie and Chloe, and a good cup of tea.
Surviving are her children: Nancy and husband Charles Shockney of Baltimore, Greg Dawson and wife Angie of Westernport, Scott Dawson of Westernport, and Shannon Dawson of State College, PA. She is also survived by three siblings: Ellen (Fazenbaker) James, Tony Michael, and Mike Michael. She was known as "Gramma" to her eight grandchildren: Jeremiah Dawson, Micah Shockney, Josiah Dawson, JoNathan Shockney, Justin Dawson, Jessie Dawson, Annie Dawson, Tyler Dawson, and three great grandchildren: Nickolas Dawson, Colten Dawson, and Jase Dawson.
Family and friends will be received at Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Wednesday, September 11th from 6 to 8 PM. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 12th at 11 AM, with Reverend Earl Williams officiating. There will be an hour visitation before the service.
Per her request, Sheila was cremated. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery, Westernport.
In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to the building fund, First Baptist Church, Westernport.
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