Jeannette Peavy Dawson

Mrs. Jeanette Peavy Dawson of Hawkinsville, Georgia passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior at the age of 99, August 7, 2025.

Born Opal Jeannette Peavy on February 14, 1926 in Pineview Georgia, Jeannette was the daughter of James Carlton Peavy and Alice Irene Marchman Peavy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Dawson, Sr., a son, John Wesley Dawson, Jr., parents, Carlton Peavy and Irene Peavy, and her siblings, Joe Lee Peavy, Sanders Peavy, Royce Peavy, Jim Peavy, Ozie Peavy, Estelle Stanford, Ruby Strauss, and Bonnie Nobles.

Jeannette was a homemaker for years and enjoyed gardening for decades. She always looked forward to Saturdays where she would say, “Today is my Music Day.” She loved the Gaithers and Gospel singing. She always treasured Sunday because she enjoyed listening to the pastor at First Baptist Church, Hawkinsville, where she was a member.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Angelia Rust and Donnette Blake. Other siblings include Rodney Dawson, Gary Dawson, and Kathy Rattray. She has numerous grandchildren and great-grands, and nieces and nephews. Some of those left to cherish her memory are John Thomas Rust (Kayla), Wesley Rust (Abbe), Jeannia Rust (Michael), Lynette Murphy (Joe), and Wayne Blake (Katrina). She has many great-grands that will miss her dearly.

In her final years, she resided with and received love and care from her daughter Angelia Rust, as well as her caregiver Amanda Steed.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Orange Hill Cemetery with Tommy Dawson and Dr. Don McClung officiating.

Flowers will be accepted or you may give to your favorite charity or church in memory of Jeannette Peavy Dawson.

Clark Funeral Home has the privilege of being entrusted with arrangements.

Please sign the online register at www.clarkfuneralhawkinsville.com