It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dianne Kay Dawson-Ryan of Port Saint Joe, Florida, born in Alma, Michigan, who passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Maurice Lowell Dawson and Virginia Beatrice Dawson (Baker); and her former life partner Robert Ryan. She is survived by : her daughter Shawna Bellamy (John) of Woodbridge, Virginia; and her siblings, Dennis Dawson (Marilynn) of Brighton, MI, LaDonna Johnson (Gordon) of Grand Ledge, MI and Deanna Essex (Lyle) of St. Louis, MI. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Due to serious allergies, the family requests that NO FLOWERS be sent. Memorials may be made to: Rock Lake Christian Assembly (7389 Vestaburg Rd., Vestaburg, MI 48891); Lansing Capital Area Salvation Amy (525 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912); or Capital Area Humane Society (7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes