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Celebrating the life of
Louise Mary Jefferson-Dawkins
January 11, 1944 - November 26, 2024
Louise Mary Jefferson was born in the historic Elmwood province of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (currently where the Philadelphia airport is located) on January 11, 1944 to the parents of Henry Daniel Jefferson Sr. and Mary (Wright) Jefferson. To the parents’ union birth five (5) children with four (4) males that preceded her in death, Richard A. Jefferson (Kathy), Henry D. Jefferson Jr. (Anne), Thomas E. Jefferson, Nathaniel J. Jefferson (Patricia)
Louise was educated in Philadelphia where she graduated from John Bartrum High School. She joined St. Paul A.M.E. 86th and Bertram April 1956. She continued her education is shorthand and other clerical fields.
On October 17, 1964 she married Elliott J. Dawkins to that union she had Elliott D. Dawkins. Louise worked for Bell South telephone operator, Social Security Administration as a File clerk and a GSA in Camden, New Jersey as a Switchboard Operator before moving to Savannah Georgia. Louise then worked for 22 years with the United States Corp of Engineers as a Contract Specialist where she had to retire early due to health issues September 1994. Louise became a member of St. Phillip Monumental A.M.E. “On park and Jefferson” under Pastor Jaudon. She loved to sing and was in several choirs around the City of Savannah in addition to the church. Some being David Taylor and the Pearly Gates, The Savannah Chorale, and others. She sold Sarah Coventry jewelry and was secretary for many boards and organizations within the city. She would often wear head wraps to link to her African heritage. Louise wrote a book for her family “Celebrate Your Heritage” to leave a trace of history behind. Louise was determined not to allow her disability to slow her she continued to her passion of sewing and writing. She wanted her family to know all the great things that her family did so it would never be forgotten.
Louise was known by close family and friends by Sissy. “If I hear someone say Sissy, I know that they know me.” She was known for many things, but making sure that she always asked her famously and familiarly known for “Why?” and taking pictures of family and learning and telling me about the history of family and land her in “The Country now known as Georgetown.”
She leaves to cherish her impact and memory.: Daughter Angela L. Jefferson (1), adopted son Cameron CC Hendrix, Elliott Duane Dawkins (son), Ex-husband and friend Elliott J. Dawkins, Granddaughters Denisha E. Welcome (preceded), Cymphony A.L. Dawkins Thompson (Shemar) Wyoming, Emoni D. Dawkins-Brown (Anthony) Richmond Hill Ga, La'Deja Dawkins (Macon). Four Grandchildren Amorie Brown, Honesty Smith, Kiari Smith, Sabali Thompson, Niece Danielle Jefferson and Nephew Jaysen Jefferson, grandnieces and grandnephews and a host of cousins and friends.
The funeral for Mrs.Mary Louise Jefferson-Dawkins will be held at 11:00, Tuesday, December 3rd. at Saint Philip Monumental AME Church. Interment will be in Magnolia Memorial Gardens.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your sister at this time. May God keep his hands on you and your family. Trust in God. He will never fail us.
- Felicia Randall and family , Savannah, Georgia
Prayer are with the family. So very sorry for your loss
- Fredricka Bangs, Savannah, GA
Louise will be missed
- Rosetta Jackson Gundy , Savannah , GA
A candle has been lit!
So sorry for your loss, Elliott. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Nelson Family
- Natalie Nelson Terrry, Savannah, Georgia
Ms. Louise was a wonderful woman. I’m so thankful the Lord allowed our paths to cross. May The Lords peace continue to surround you and your family as you navigate through this most difficult time.
- Tammy Lawrence, Savannah, Georgia
Duane, you have my deepest condolences. Words will not come to comfort you in this hour, but continue prayers will. Sissy will be missed, and she was so loved.
- Cynthia M Drummond S., Richmond Hill , Ga
From the jones family our heart goes out to u and family on this day celebrating a precious life god has called home she will be truly missed by love ones family and friends our prayers goes out to u all love the jones family
- The Jones Family , Savannah , Georgia
Our hearts deeply feel the loss of a special sister friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in celebration of Sissy’s life.
- Sharon Alexander , Charlotte, NC
Sending my heartfelt condolences to your family. May God keep and comfort you all.
- Glenada A Davis, Savannah, GA
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. Praying for Gods strength.
- Tammy Dawkins, Lancaster , Sc
Duane, We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We have cherished the many years of friendship we shared with Mrs. Louise and will hold those memories close. As you grieve, may you find comfort in the words of Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Please know that we are here for you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Mr. and Mrs. Dion Hearns (Debo)
- Mr. and Mrs. Dion Hearns , Savannah, GA
My condolences to the family. Love you Elliott and CC.
- Destiny Washington, Jacksonville, AR
We are so sorry for your loss may sissy rest in peace till we meet again
- HOLMES SONNY AND TAMMY, SOMERDALE, NEW JERSEY
Condolences from the Weston and Davis Families
- Ericka Davis, Savannah, GA
I love you aunt
- Leroy Simmons , Wyandanch , Ny
I just want to share my condolences to the Dawkins Family. She was a wonderful person. I first became acquainted with Louise in 1979 after I began working with US Army Corps of Engineers. Louise was the one who convinced me to utilize my Architectural skills outside of the federal government, when she asked me to design a house for her. This was done during the days when hand drawing was the only way to produce construction drawings. I finished the plans. But it was a few years later before the house was built. Years later (when CAD became the norm) I did more house plans. I still have the original copies of the house plans I did for Louise. To this day I thank her for seeing the gifts and talents I had and convincing me to provide this Architectural service to others. Rest in Peace Louise. Thank you for being the person that you were
- Warren M Cheek, Savannah, Georgia
She was loved by all of us. We will miss her.
- Clara Davis Garner , New York , NY
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 11:00a.m. on Tue, December 03, 2024
- Saint Philip Monumental AME Church
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112 Jefferson Street (map)
SAVANNAH GA 31401
- Burial
- on Tue, December 03, 2024
- Magnolia Memorial Gardens
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5532 Silk Hope Road (map)
SAVANNAH GA 31405