Mrs. Louise Ezell Dawkins
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Mrs. Louise Ezell Dawkins

  • November 8, 1922 - January 18, 2012
  • Columbia
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“Bobby and Mary Helen, We were so saddened to hear about the death of Bobby's mother. We know that she was a joy to you and to others thoughout her...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Pastor Dick and Jeannie Webber - SC

“Dear Sandra, How many wonderful memories I have of your mother especially during all those years we spent afternoons at each other's houses -- and...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Judy Banks Strother - Melbourne, FL

“Sandra, I remember our fun times at KPBC as well as school(s) and the times spent at your home. You had special parents and certainly a gentle and...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Carol Keller Evans - Columbia, SC

“Dear Sandra and Mike, I'm so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. I know that God will be with you as you go through this sad time. You have...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Luana Coleman - Columbia, SC

“We are very sorry for your loss,we are here for you if and when you may need us. Jerry & Linda ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: jerry james - prosperiy, SC

“Bob (Dink) & Mary Helen, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and the rest of your family. Charlie McComish ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Charlie McComish - Citrus Heights, CA

“Bob and Mary Helen, As I read about your Mother's life, Bob, I knew that the "acorn had not fallen far from the tree." How blessed you are to have a...Read More » ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Gas we share your sorrow and joyini & Stan Cole - TX

“Bobby, Mary Helen, Sandra, and Mike, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time. My prayers are with you and thoughts...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Patricia K Ringer - Columbia, SC

“Bobby: I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. I'm sure you and your entire family will miss her as as I know all of my clan miss my mom...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Larry DiBiase - columbia, SC

“Bobby, sorry to hear about your mother. Wish you and your family the best during these difficult times. She will always be with you in your mind and...Read More » ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Jack Minor Jr. - Augusta, GA

“Bobby and the family of Mrs. Dawkins, your mom must have had a loving spirit. My thoughts are with you during this sad time in your lives. ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Linda Shull Adams - Waco, TX

“Sandra... My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time. My prayers are with you. ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Joanne Barnhill Whitlock - SC

“We are so sorry to learn of Louise's death. We've always thought she was a very sweet person. Our love & prayers are with all of the family at this...Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Allene Dawkins - Prosperity, SC

“Sandra, You may not remember me, but I remember sharing good times with you at AC Flora, together with you in class of '64. I am grateful for Jane...Read More » ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Nancylee Cater

“Dearest Sandra, Bobby (and family): It is easy to track the QUALITY of YOUR lives by tracing the steps of Ben and Louise Dawkins. There are no...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: BETTY BANKS YON - Lexington, SC

“Bobby, so sorry for your loss. I remember your Mom very well all those years ago growing up around Crayton Elementary. Stay well. ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Larry Nadel - Columbia, SC

“I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you. ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Barbara Roberts Reeves - SC

“What a wonderful woman! I am thinking of all of you during this trying time. ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Lyn Olive - Columbia, SC

“Dear Sandra, I am sorry for your loss as I fondly remember your Mother. I would love to catch up with you sometime. Please call me when...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Mary Laura Jones - Chicago, IL

“Bobby, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace. My thoughts,prayers, and love are with...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Leila O'Neal Stallworth - SC

“Dear Sandra, Mike and the Dawkins family, Please accept my condolences in the loss of Mrs. Dawkins. ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Carl A. Ellsworth - Columbia, SC

“The staff of Dunbar Funeral Home extends sincere condolences to the family of Louise Ezell Dawkins. ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Jeff Temples - Columbia, SC


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Louise Ezell Dawkins
COLUMBIA - Funeral service for Louise Ezell Dawkins, 89, will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. The family will receive friends from12:30 until 2:00 p.m., Sunday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be on Sunday, at 4:00 p.m. in Newberry Memorial Gardens with visitation to follow in the family room at the cemetery.
Mrs. Dawkins, wife of the late Ben Frank Dawkins, Jr. for 64 years, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Born in Clemson on November 8, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Paul Bryson and Helen Johnson Ezell. She graduated from Newberry College in 1943. Mrs. Dawkins loved her family and was very active in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed home crafts, especially crocheting. Mrs. Dawkins was a substitute teacher in the Columbia school system. She taught Sunday School at Kilbourne Park Baptist Church for many years and was active in the Women's Missionary Union. She was a founding member of Grace Church of Columbia and will always be remembered as a sweet-spirited, gracious "Southern Lady".
Surviving are a daughter, Sandra D. (Michael) Willis, of Columbia; son, Bob (Mary Helen) Dawkins, of Prosperity; grandsons, Paul Willis, Ben (Heather) Dawkins; granddaughters, Heather (Neil) Stalker, Shannon (Thomas) Scruggs, Allison (Brian) Jasinski; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Colin and Abigail Stalker, Megan, Drew, Michael and Kendall Scruggs, Whit and Anna Jasinski.
Memorials may be made to Grace Church of Columbia, 2710 Harrison Road, Columbia SC 29204 or a charity of one's choice.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.