Lily Hannah Josephine Dawson

Born on March 6, 1919. Went HOME on June 17, 2014.

Lily was born in a small, dusty village in India called Bethlehem, in South India. Her parents were Samuel and Koilpillai. Her father was a Christian missionary and went from village to village preaching God's Word. Her mother was a school teacher committed to spreading Christianity in the remote villages. Lily had 3 brothers and a sister. Her humble beginnings prepared her for a lifetime journey of faithfulness to her Lord. GRATITUDE and CONTENTMENT were her prominent traits.

She married Gurupatham Samuel Dawson in January, 1947 and moved to Rangoon, Burma where she had her 4 kids. In 1960, due to the political unrest in Burma, the family moved to India. She was a 3rd grade teacher for 30 years. In 1988, following the demise of her husband, she moved to the US to be closer to her 4 children. She lived with her youngest daughter Julia in Austin, Texas and helped raise her kids. She was an integral and active part of Anderson Mills Baptist Church. She was involved in the Indian Christian Church in Austin, Texas and also attended the International Program at Hyde Park Baptist Church. She spent most of her later years tatting laces for everyone, watching TV shows such as Billy Graham crusades, John Hagee, Charles Stanley, the Waltons and Little House on the Prairie, reading God's word and praying for everyone. Her circle of friends ranged from toddlers to seniors. Her kind and genuine spirit and her Christ-Centered life drew others to her.

Lily is survived by her four children and their families.

Sheila from New York, husband Henry, their children Deepak and Roy

Pam from Fort Worth, her children Karen (and child Benjamin), Jimmy and wife Lacy, Rachel and her husband Alex (and child Grayson)

Lionel from Oklahoma, wife Karen and their son Drew and his wife Michelle

Julia from Austin, husband Ravi, their children Andrew and his wife Jenifer, Mark and Sitara

Proverbs 31:28: Her children arise and call her blessed

A viewing will be held at 9am on Saturday, June 21 at Anderson Mill Baptist Church at 10633 Lake Creek Parkway, Austin 78750. Services at 10am and a Celebratory Reception in her honor from 11am to 12:30 pm will be held at the church. Burial will be held at 12:45pm at Austin Memorial Park cemetery, 2800 Hancock Drive, Austin, TX 78731.

Flowers may be sent to the Church for delivery between 8am and 9am on Saturday, June 21. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to Anderson Mill Baptist Church Mission-General at www.ambcaustin.org.