She was born September 8, 1965 in Peoria, IL to Norman and Gwendolyn (Jordan) Brown. She married Carl Slater on July 26, 1991. He survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Shylah (Austin Benson) Slater of Creve Coeur and Rachel (Kyle Rogy)Lamparter of Washington; one step-daughter, Chinea Ramos of Creve Coeur; four siblings, Dolly (Bob) Whitfield of Peoria, Norman (Cheryl) Brown of Ocala, FL, Tim and Denny Brown both of Peoria; and grandchildren, Dylan, Bree, Conor, Isabellah, Emilio, Sofia, Antonio, and nine other grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two children, Joshua Roberts and Misty Slater.
Dawn worked as a Bus Driver for Citylink for over 30 years before retiring. She was an avid bowler and bowled on several area teams including the Bowling Barnwells. She loved traveling, the ocean, and Sea Turtles.
A visitation will be on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 2 to 4 pm at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. The family will gather at Hammers in Bartonville following the visitation.
Memorials donations can be made to the grandchildren's education. Online condolences can be submitted to www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.