Joyce Dawson Obituary
Joyce Dawson of Oliver Springs, Tennessee passed away on October 6, 2026. Joyce, born on August 26, 1933, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Dawson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harlan Sisson and Margaret Sisson. She is survived by: her significant other Lonnie Dawson; her friends, Bill and Barbara Lou Bunch; her children, David Dawson (Teri), Patti West (Danny) and Kathy Dawson Phillips; her sister Elosie McGhee; her sisters-in-law, Jeannie Ruth Huggins of Murfreesboro and Eden Dawson of California; her grandchildren, Kenny Dawson (Felicia) of Colorado, Chris Cox (Amy) of Oak Ridge, April Winningham (Duck) of Jamestown, Ashley Dawson of Clinton, Michelle Oden of Knoxville, Jamie Joslin (Jason) of Indiana, Kayla Dawson of Harriman, Shelby Dawson of Florida, Rick Dawson of Washington and Christine Dawson of Oak Ridge; her great grandchildren, Makenzie Choate of Jamestown, MaKaylie Webb of Jamestown, MaKenlie Winningham of Jamestown, Lexie Cox of California, Brayden Cox of Oak Ridge, Conner and Olivia Joslin of Indiana; and her niece Linda Gail McGhee.
A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs (209 Roane St, Oliver Springs, TN 37840). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Anderson Memorial Gardens (640 Oliver Springs Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716).
