Mary A Dawkins is a devoted missionary and the heart of our family. She always lived her life with deep faith, always sharing God’s love and compassion with everyone she met. Her kindness, intelligence, and gentle spirit touched not only her three children, but also her grandchildren, siblings, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mary was the glue that held our family together, teaching us the importance of love and unity.

In her years, Mary faced the challenges of dementia. Despite her struggles, she continued to inspire us with her strength and grace. Unfortunately, her illness led to financial hardship. We are now raising funds to cover her medical service expenses. My favorite memory is reading to her before bed, and she always reminded us that with God’s help, we can do anything.

We will be holding Mary’s funeral at her beloved home church, Tabernacle Community CME Church in Jamaica, NY. I will be managing this fundraiser, with support from my sister Brittany and my mother Denise, to ensure all funds are used for Mary’s final arrangements. Any support will help us give her the loving farewell she truly deserves.