Ada M. Dawson Obituary (1937 - 2023)

Ada (Acle) Dawson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2023 . She was born on May 1st, 1937 in Cedar Grove, WV. Ada is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dawson, brother, Wallace Riffle, and great-grandson, Kadin Shepperson. Surviving are two daughters, Beverly (Dan Mosher) and Lisa Lewis; seven grandchildren, Michael (Stephanie) Shepperson, Jennifer (Scott) Elder, Chad Shepperson, Matthew Mize, Brandon (Lori) Shepperson, Talicia Shepperson, and Cassandra Snelling (Bradley Brasher); great-grandchildren, Kelsi Shepperson, Aubrie Patino, Ariana Shepperson, Abby Shepperson, Dylan Elder, Devon Elder, Brooklynn Elder, Austin Shepperson, Jordan Shepperson, Alysa Shepperson, Brandon Jr. Shepperson, Brantley Shepperson, Michael Garcia Shepperson, Aubriella Snelling and Lillian Brasher. Great great grandmother to Kashtyn Shepperson. Also surviving are sisters Janet Noble, Linda Huff and Debra Gibson. In her later years, Ada was most known as "Granny". Some of her favorite things were reading romance novels, bird watching, cooking, listening to Loretta Lynn, browsing Facebook, watching her favorite old TV shows and TLC programs, sitting outside and chatting with neighbors, phone calls from her sisters, her Blazin' 777s and her DQ cheeseburgers and milk shakes. Ada deeply loved her family and found immense joy in spending time with and taking care of her loved ones. Her kindness and selflessness extended to everyone she met. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She will be deeply missed. The family will hold a private service.