Pauline Dinkins Dawson

Pauline Dinkins Dawson passed away peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2012 with family by her side in Winter Haven, FL., due to natural causes.

Born May 15th, 1926 in Melrose, FL. Pauline was the fourth child of eleven born to the late Edward and Bessie Dinkins.

Pauline was a longtime resident of Frostproof and a fan of The Florida Gators and the Alabama Roll Tide. She worked in various departments of the Frostproof School System for many years. Pauline also volunteered at the Frostproof Care Center and was also active in Frostproof area Churches.

Pauline is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Aaron Earl Dawson. Survivors include Jenny B and Jimmy Smith, their daughters Kelly and Kerry; Sharon Dawson Dube; Judy and Chris Phillipps, their sons Troy and Drew; Tammy Miller, her son Adam and daughters Amber and Melissa; Lee and Darlene Dawson, their daughter Sarah and son Will. Special to her heart were her great-grandchildren Kaleb, Danny, Lola, Dixie, Rodeo, Jayda, Kinsley and Hunter; who will miss their Mamaw. Pauline is also survived by brothers Randy Dinkins; Gene Dinkins (Charlene); Edward Dinkins (Patsy); Burrell Dinkins (Phyllis); Lonnie Dinkins; Del Dinkins (Jeanne); and sister Edna Forest (Jack). Preceding in her death are her siblings Noma Jan Dinkins, Ruth Dinkins Rowan (Jim), and Horace Dinkins (Diana). She also leaves many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Visitation will be at First United Methodist Church in Frostproof, Florida at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 with the Funeral Service to follow at 10:00 AM. Pastors Brian Smith, Edward Dinkins and Burrell Dinkins will officiate and burial will take place at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL at 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Frostproof Methodist Church-150 Devane Street-Frostproof, FL-33843 or Good Shepherd Hospice-115 S. Missouri Ave., Suite 500-Lakeland, FL 33815.

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