Debbie Davis Dawson, age 62, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Mrs. Dawson was born in Bibb County on June 4, 1959, to the late James "Jimmy" Davis, and Nellie Irene Ellis Davis. She was a graduate of East Laurens High School where she was a member of the Band of Gold. She was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church and retired from Uniroyal and Bassett Industries. Debbie loved to sing and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Her greatest joy was found being a mom to her only son, Zach.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Danny H. Dawson; and father and mother-in-law, Elmer and Mary Dawson.

Survivors include her son, Zach Dawson, of Dublin; step-sons, Michael Dawson (Laura), of Germany, and Greg Dawson, of Juliette; step-daughter, Kelly Crutchfield; mother, Nellie Davis, of East Dublin; brothers, Ricky Crabb (Sharon), of Sevierville, TN, and Cliff Crabb, and Jerry Davis, both of Dublin; sisters, Dawn C. Wood, of East Dublin, Lelia Holmes (Johnny), of Milledgeville, and Kathy Butts (Rick), of Travelers Rest, SC, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 20 ^th , at 2:00 PM at Dublin Memorial Gardens. Pastors Donnie Baker and Tommy Veal will officiate. In honor of Debbie's favorite color, we encourage people to wear purple to her service, and also to please wear masks and social distance.

Nephews of Mrs. Dawson will serve as pallbearers

The family can be reached at the home of Nellie Davis.