Alice Proffitt Dawson Obituary
The memory of Alice Proffitt Dawson of Altavista, Virginia, who passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alice Proffitt Dawson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sadie Ray Brown and Clinton Lansford Proffitt. She is survived by: her children, Lewis O. "Butch" Wood (Phyllis), Faye W. Stewart (Vernon), Nancy D. Wilkerson (Donnie), Dale D. Nichols (Greg), Robbie Dawson (Liz) and Leslie Dawson (Michelle); her grandchildren, Lewis O. Wood III (Courtney), Wendy Parrish (Sam), Russ Wood (Mary), Ashley Moore (Robert), Abby Eubank (Jeremy), Amanda McGovern (Nate), Allison Nichols (Stacey), Garrett Dawson (Madison), Arron Dawson (Justin) and Ryan Dawson (Emily); and her siblings, Grace Forbes, Shirley Cash, Ealane Johnson (John), Margaret Proffitt and Wayne Proffitt (Bettylou). She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Alice's name are asked to consider her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
