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Obituary For Leitha Dawson

Funeral Arrangement

Memorial Service

Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Time: 12:00 Noon

Place: Smith-Jackson Funeral Home 446 Bate Street Danville, Kentucky

Leitha Ann Dawson 65, made her transition on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, after a short illness at her home, with her loved ones by her side.

Leitha was the daughter of Charles, Sr. and Hattie Dawson born in Danville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Fredrick Dawson, Gary Dawson, Janice Dawson, Charles Dawson and Kenneth Dawson.

Leitha graduated from Danville High School, where she was a member of the cheerleading team. She was a member of Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Leitha was employer at Centre College as a member of their Culinary Department. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved Fashion Design, and Modeling, she was a license Cosmetologist.

Leitha is survived by son Ikia Clayborne; a sister, Cassandra Smith; two brothers Tony B. Dawson and Clifford (Delores) Dawson, Danville, KY; two uncles, William “Billie” Warner Jr. and Bruce Warner; one sister-in-law Camille Dawson; a granddaughter, Ikeena Clayborne, grandson, Tuck, several nieces and nephews also a host of other relatives and friends.  

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Guest Book

Grandma, I hope you are near. It's almost 2 years since you've been resting and I miss you and dad misses you! I don't want to disturb your peace but I hope you get this message. I love you and I pray you're watching over me. If there's anything else you could have done in your years I humbly ask that you gift and humble me through playing it out in my years or any corrections you wish me to make. I look for you daily and I pray you watch over me and your great-grandson. I love you very much and miss you dearly. If I have a place and a voice in the kingdom please tell the almighty wash over me. Wash over me and Tucker. Until I see you again grandma rest well and easy up there. 🙏🏽

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Sending prayers to the family of Leitha Dawson 🙏🏽 She will be truly missed. I will miss our talks and laughter!

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Rest in Peace Cousin. You will be truly missed. Love Tina(Bean)

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Love you Cousin! Rest In Peace! Margaret Ann Calhoun

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R.I.P. MY CUZ, I HATE TO SEE YOU GO, GLAD I GOT TO SEE YOU AT THE HOSIPTAL. U WILL BE IN MY HEART ALLWAY'S.I WILL ALLWAY LOVE YOU.

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To the family of Leitha, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Miss Leitha was truly one in a billion and the brightest light of any room. I'm so thankful for the time we got to share at Centre, and can say without a doubt (and im speaking for all students and staff) that Centre College will not be the same without her. She was very much loved and will forever be missed. She had the rare ability to bring a smile to everyone she crossed paths with, regardless of how bad their day had been, and all it took was one of her famous "hey baby" greetings. The joy and smiles she caused were contagious, and she shared her light with thousands at Centre alone. While she may be gone, her memory and the love she shared will always have a special place in all of our hearts.

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To leithas family. Sorry to hear about her passing .. always enjoyed working with her at center college .. she will be missed by many. ... prayers Jasper johnson

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Family I am so sorry to hear of Leitha's passing. She was a good friend. I always enjoyed laughing and talking with her. She will be dearly missed.RIP Leitha! You were a joy to be around. Love hugs and prayers to all her family and friends. Kathleen M. Lewis

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