Sandy was a native and lifelong resident of Athens, born on March 3, 1957 to the late Douglas Lamar Harris and Doris Kittle Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry Adrain Dawson; and daughter, Hope Dawson Bell.
Sandy was a 1975 graduate of Cedar Shoals High School. She was a homemaker, enjoyed camping, traveling to the mountains and loved her pet cats.
Survivors include son, Douglas Barry Dawson of Madison; sisters, Brenda Cunningham of Athens, Patti Worley (Carl) and Penny Wilson (Randy), both of Commerce; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 19 at 2 p.m. at the Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Dyer, Mr. Will Campbell and Mr. Frankie Worley officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Christian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 18 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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