Mrs. JoAnn Overton Dawson
April 02, 1934 - March 27, 2021
Charleston, WV
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Mrs. JoAnn Overton Dawson
April 02, 1934 - March 27, 2021
Charleston, WV
Obituary
JoAnn Overton Dawson, 86, of Charleston, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 after a short illness. JoAnn was born on April 2, 1934 in Lone Mountain, TN. She attended Berea College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
Upon earning her degree, she taught school at Emma Willard in Troy NY, she then moved to Charleston WV where she worked at the Union Carbide Institute Plant for 20 years.
Throughout her life she enjoyed spending time with her friends, especially playing bridge, and gardening. She was very proud to earn the designation as a West Virginia Master Gardener, and her home garden was a source of pride and joy. She enjoyed traveling and had spanned the globe with friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Henley and Ida Overton, her brothers Tyne and Clarence, and her sisters Cornelia Overton, Irene Scott, Mildred Collacott, and Ruth Suffrage, and is survived by her sisters Grace Buis and Betty Venable.
She is also survived by her children Kathrine (Mark) Von Handorf and Thomas (Tanya) Dawson, as well as her grandchildren, Kyle (Christina), Keith, and Kevin and great-grandchild, Conrad.
As per her wish, she will be cremated.
Due to COVID, there will be a small, private service.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to First Presbyterian Church (16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV 25301), Manna Meal (1105 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25301), or Berea College (give.berea.edu).
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
9 responses to Mrs. JoAnn Overton Dawson
Sandi Myers says:
April 2, 2021
I am so sad to learn of JoAnn’s passing. Before I move from Charleston, she was my running/training partner for the Charleston Distance Run. We had so much fun running & enjoying the CDR festivities on the Blvd.
Blessings to Kathy & TOM & their families.🙏🏻
Rob Haynes says:
April 2, 2021
I graduated from high school with Kathy and then years later had the privilege of working at the Institute Plant Lab with JoAnn. Her friendly, helpful and professional manner made working with her a real joy. She always had a smile on her face. When I think of JoAnn, I will remember her smile! My sincere condolences to you, Kathy, and all your family members.
Barbara L Smith says:
April 1, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of JoAnn’s passing. I knew JoAnn for many years. First at the Tech Center, then at Institute where we walked at lunch. And then after retirement, I saw her at First Presby during their Christmas sale benefiting international charities. I love the picture. It represents JoAnn well. She was always smiling; Always kind. I will miss seeing her. I will pray for your family
CHARLOTTE GRAHAM says:
April 1, 2021
Oh I was SO very sorry to hear of Joann’s death. She attended yoga classes with me and I always looked forward to talking with her. She was very kind and caring and had a razor sharp wit. I will truly miss her.