Obituaries

Rubye Crystal Dawson

Rubye Crystal Moon Dawson, 88, widow of Luther Dawson, passed away peacefully after a short period in hospice care at White County Medical Center on February 1, 2012. A widowed early mother of six, a much in demand seamstress for fancy dresses and costumes for local young ladies, 15 years a cook on Mississippi/Ohio River tugboats, for over 60 years, generously shared her time constructively with church, county administration and numerous community service organizations. She is survived by brother, Chester; son, Sam and wife Pat Dawson; son, Larry Dawson; daughters, Sally Naill and Liz Walters; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., February 4 at Augusta First United Methodist Church. Arrangements, Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory.

Published February 3, 2012

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