Roma June Dawson's Obituary
Roma June Dawson passed away peacefully on November 6, 2011.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years Wray Dawson, her son Stephen Dawson and her daughter in-law Robin Firestone. She leaves behind three grandchildren, Virginia and Michael Dawson and Sara Firestone.
Roma was active in the family's small businesses through the years. Many from the area fondly remember the family's buffalo farm, especially those who visited as children on field trips. She enjoyed participating in the camaraderie of community organizations such as the Annandale Business and Professional Women, Annandale Chamber of Commerce and National Buffalo Association. A caring and involved mother, during Stephen's school years, she was actively involved in the PTA and other parent organizations.
She was a loving wife, mother and was very proud of her grandchildren.
Roma enjoyed being involved in the lives of her family and friends and will be missed by the many whose lives she touched.
Roma's family will be receiving friends at Found and Sons Lee Funeral Chapel, 8521 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109 on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM.
A graveside service will be held at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Hwy., Manassas, VA 20109 at 12 noon on November 10, 2011.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to American Institute for Cancer Research, 1759 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009 or www.aicr.org.
Online condolences may be expressed to Roma’s family at www.foundandsons.com.
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