Friday, August 29, 2014

Betty "Mimi" Dawson

We lost our dear, sweet Mimi, Betty Dawson Osborn,suddenly Friday in a one-person automobile accident. While we are still stunned and saddened, our hearts are comforted knowing she is in Heaven, with our Savior, Jesus Christ. Those who were blessed to know her can attest that she loved having fun with friends and fiercely loved her family. I’m so thankful our three boys got to know their great-grandmother, and they enjoyed many hugs and lots of moments of silliness with her. I have such fond memories of getting to spend Saturday nights at her house and getting to dress up, then being spoiled with Mickey Mouse pancakes and chocolate milk in the morning. And the spoiling didn't stop, even as adults, she loved to spoil all her kids. The Lord has shown us so many blessings during this loss: She had a quick and painless departure from this world, her accident didn't harm anyone else, her family was already gathered together at the time of the accident when it happened and she unexpectedly was able to spend three weeks with my mom and dad this summer just visiting and enjoying each other. These are just a few that come to mind, and it blesses my heart to see God’s faithfulness and love in a time of loss and pain. She loved Jesus and knew He was the way to spend eternity in God’s glory. And now she is with Him and I have no doubt that her beautiful alto voice is singing His praises.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”
John 17:3
“And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”


This was her obituary:

Betty Lee Dawson, 71, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014, in an auto accident near Paoli, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Sims officiating and assisted by Pastor Clyde Quick. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home. There is no visitation scheduled. Betty Lee Dawson was born on May 11, 1943, in Comanche, Oklahoma, to Leroy Hill and Lorene (Roach) Hill. Betty was a graduate of Fox High School. She worked as an Administrative Secretary for the Saint Francis Health Systems and Warren Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Betty enjoyed music and singing gospel hymns. She was an avid reader and enjoyed, playing Bunco, and board games. Most of all she loved to visit her family and play with her great grandchildren. Betty is survived by her three sons, James Greenwood and his wife Michelle of Round Rock, Texas, Tracy Greenwood of Midland, Texas, Pete Dawson of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sister, Bunny Lee and her husband Larry Lee of Davis, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Ashley Moshell and her husband Ross of Allen, Texas, Scott Greenwood of Dallas, Texas; three great grandsons; Luke Moshell, Reid Moshell, and Cade Moshell; ex-husband, Keith Greenwood. Also survived is the family of Jack Osborn. Additionally she is survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, and "Aunt Rusty". Betty is preceded in death by her second husband Richard Dawson; and third husband Jack Osborn; and her parents, Leroy and Lorene Hill. Pallbearers for the service will be James Greenwood, Tracy Greenwood, Pete Dawson, Ross Moshell, Scott Greenwood, Wes Lee, and John Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be David Lee, Robert Lee, Garrett Lee, and Wyatt Collins.

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