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“I was so saddened to hear about the passing of this wonderful and sweet sweet lady. I had the pleasure of associating with Dawn at Delta and seeing...Read More »
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1 of 31 | Posted by: Ray Bernal - Atlanta, GA - Friend
“Dawn was the light of many lives and an inspiration to all who knew her. We will miss her -- until we meet again.
"But they that wait upon the...Read More »
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2 of 31 | Posted by: Beverly Hord - Concord, GA
“What can I say? Dawn was one of the most beautiful persons I have ever met. Never an unkind word to anyone and always a smile on her sweet, glowing...Read More »
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3 of 31 | Posted by: Carol A. Dozier-Wilson - GA
“Dawn will be missed by many. She is a superstar to everyone who knew her. Hang in there Jack. We love you and hope to see you soon.
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4 of 31 | Posted by: Brad and Geneva Martin - AL
“There are not enough words to describe the hole in my heart and how heartbroken I am at the loss of my dearest friend on this earth. She made me a...Read More »
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5 of 31 | Posted by: Debbie Mays - Stone Mountain, GA
“Dawn will be greatly missed. I was so lucky and blessed to know her.
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6 of 31 | Posted by: Regina Davis - McDonough, GA
“Dawn was loved by all that crossed her path in life. We will miss her beautiful smile and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her.
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7 of 31 | Posted by: Debbie Harris - Villa Rica , GA
“Rest in peace, Beautiful Dawn. You will be sorely missed. Love and prayers to your husband,and all of your family.
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8 of 31 | Posted by: Anne Bishop - Simpsonville, KY
“A little over a year ago, I was sitting my neurolist's waiting room wondering if there truly is a God, why people like me had to suffer with pain. ...Read More »
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9 of 31 | Posted by: Bill Gregory
“Jack, I am truly sorry for your families loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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10 of 31 | Posted by: Angela Jansen - DePere, WI
“May God encircle each of you with His everlasting arms of comfort and consolation. We have fond memories of our association with the entire family in...Read More »
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11 of 31 | Posted by: Forrest Chapman - Hiawassee, GA
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Dawn was an amazing woman. She gave far more than she ever knew. Rest in peace.
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12 of 31 | Posted by: Joy Landers - Sautee, GA - cousin
“You will be missed along the Engelber Trail. Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time
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13 of 31 | Posted by: Grace Sullivan Schrum - CA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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14 of 31 | Posted by: Kimberly, Heather, Keith, Rebecca - GA
“Our heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family at this time. I picture Dawn running through wild flowers in heaven, joyous and unencumbered...Read More »
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15 of 31 | Posted by: Cheryl & Todd Strayer - Jonesboro, GA
“My dear Dawn,
God has finally called you home. Rest in peace...
Love,
Lourdes, Vincenzo, Francesco, Luca, Galo & Marta
Almighty Father,...Read More »
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16 of 31 | Posted by: Lourdes Di Pietro - Decatur, GA
“Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. We celebrate her life, mourn her passing and offer prayer...Read More »
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17 of 31 | Posted by: The Staff of Canteen Food Services Ringgold - GA
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mandi Rings
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18 of 31 | Posted by: Mandi RIngs - Green BAy , WI
“I'm so sorry to hear about Dawn. She will truly be missed. I remember my last conversation with her just a few weeks ago and she was so happy. You,...Read More »
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19 of 31 | Posted by: Sharon Strickland - McDonough, GA
“Love and prayer, Ginger
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20 of 31 | Posted by: Ginger King
“To Jack and all the Strickland Family,
Dawn was one of the most beautiful people I have ever known, both inside and outside--always with a beautiful...Read More »
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21 of 31 | Posted by: Judy Archer - jonesboro, GA
“Rest in peace Dawn - the world is a brighter and better place because you lived. Your sweet face and memories will be forever in our hearts. My...Read More »
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22 of 31 | Posted by: Catherine Dillon - Fayetteville, GA
“I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Dawn.. We and the WEL Family send out our deepest condolences to you in this time of sorrow. Dawn was and...Read More »
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23 of 31 | Posted by: Anita Baker - Morrow, GA - Friend
“I send my deepest condolences. Psalm 55:22
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24 of 31 | Posted by: Amy Sharpe
“Dawn, such a precious lady! All who knew her - loved her. She will be missed on this earth but is pleasing God in heaven today. My sincere...Read More »
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25 of 31 | Posted by: Katherine Dodson - Lake City, GA
“Dawnie, what can I say - Just Thank you for what you have done in my life. I can't express enough the gratitude I have and how Blessed I was to be...Read More »
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26 of 31 | Posted by: Linda Cox "LuLu" - GA
“I thank god for allowing me to have Dawn in my life. She was a very special lady and will be greatly missed by her family and wonderful family of...Read More »
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27 of 31 | Posted by: Sue Brooks - Jonesboro, GA
“How fortunate I was to meet Dawn and her Mom in Tunica at an Engelbert Concert many years ago. My favorite memory is how she looked after and was so...Read More »
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28 of 31 | Posted by: Phyllis Collins - Louisville, KY
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Dawn was a very special lasy and a very special friend. She will be missed. We love all...Read More »
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29 of 31 | Posted by: Barbara Golden Thurmond - Auburn, GA
“My heart hurts tonight for the loss of a wonderful friend. Dawn had the most sweet and caring spirit and we will miss her. Keeping her family in...Read More »
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30 of 31 | Posted by: Amy Parrish Fowler - Moody, AL
“We send our deepest sympathies with outstetched loving arms to Dawn's precious family and loving husband, Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are always...Read More »
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31 of 31 | Posted by: Wendell and Sherry Bond Mathews and Family, together with Tommy - GA
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Dawn Strickland Clark passed away November 9, 2011 at the Shepherd Center, surrounded by her family. Dawn was born in Athens, Georgia on October 27, 1961. She graduated from North Clayton High School in Riverdale, Georgia in 1979. She attended Clayton State University. Dawn was a devoted Delta Air Lines employee of over 29 years within the Human Resources area and was beloved by all. Dawn was a member of Henry Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia. Dawn was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ruth and Luther Bond of Athens, Georgia and paternal grandparents, Jesse and Maude Strickland of Athens, Georgia. Dawn is survived by her husband of 26 years, Jack Clark, of Stockbridge, Georgia, stepson Vernon Clark of Tulsa, Oklahoma and two granddaughters, Madison and Kinslee Clark of Scottsboro, Alabama. She is survived by her parents, Paul and Patricia Strickland of Fayetteville, Georgia, a sister, Debra Strickland of Madison, Wisconsin, two brothers, Derek Strickland and Jason Strickland, both of McDonough, Georgia, 3 nephews, J.R. Mundy of Conyers, Georgia, Josh Barham of McDonough, Georgia and Bryson Strickland of McDonough, Georgia. Dawn had many devoted friends and family members and will be greatly missed by all. A visitation service will be held Friday evening, November 11, 2011from 6 – 8:00 PM at Haisten Funeral Home in McDonough, Georgia and a memorial service will be held Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Henry Baptist Church in McDonough. The family invites all of Dawn's friends to come and celebrate her life with them, and requests that instead of flowers, a donation be made in her name to the Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309 or online at www.shepherd.org. Haisten Funeral Home – McDonough, GA 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com
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