Susan Elaine Dawson

With profound sadness, the family of Susan Dawson of El Paso, Texas, announces her passing on January 29, 2026, at the age of 78. Known as Sue to most, and SuSu to her loved ones, she was born in Cleveland and raised in El Paso. Sue was a graduate of Bel Air High School and a member of the Bel Air Bagpipe Band. Her relationship to the members of that group lasted throughout her Life. Sue continued to play music after graduation. Many El Pasoans remember her as the lead female singer of the highly popular local band The Sojourners.

Sue was a UTEP graduate with a masters in Guidance and Counseling. However, she rarely had time to practice. She began traveling with her husband, TV Sports Producer Tom Dawson, making lasting friendships all over the country.

A loving homemaker, Sue’s greatest joy was her family. She was a terrific cook, and delighted family and friends with meals that became memory-filled traditions.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Tom Dawson and step-son Ryan Dawson. Also by brother Mark Urey

(Terrie), step-brothers Dick Snow(Liz) and Bill Snow, step-sisters Bobette and Dawn Snow, and by nieces Andra Litton Robin Fair, Kyleen and Krista Snow, nephews Scott and Stephen Urey, Josiah Snow and Luke Warbois. Also her beloved grandchildren Elliot Urey, Hunter, Sawyer and Bailey Dawson — each of whom carries forward

her legacy of love and resilience.

Services will be held at St Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church on Thursday, February 5 at 1:00 PM.

with a reception to follow.

Donations may be made in her name to St. Francis on the Hill Episcopal Church.