Dawn M. Hodgkins

June 22, 1965 - October 14, 2014

Dawn Davis Hodgkins 49, passed away peacefully around family and loved ones at her home early Tuesday morning, October 14, 2014. She was more than a fighter. She battled multiple autoimmune diseases, chrones disease and interstitial lung disease. Dawn went through so many obstacles on just a day to day basis and continued to be the most grateful and positive person. Her courage, strength, faith, and love are indescribable. Dawn was born in Camden, New Jersey, June 22nd 1965. She was raised in Vineland New Jersey by her loving aunt and uncle. She was born to her mother Louis Davis and father. She was an outstanding dancer and danced all throughout school. She graduated from Vineland high school and shortly after, She was a stay at home mom and she has said she wouldn’t have wanted it any different.
Dawn survived by her Children Sharon and Wayne Hodgkins. Her brother Robert Davis and other brothers and sisters 7 siblings in all. Her Aunt Taffy. Her nieces and nephews, Her faïence and love of her life Jan miller. His two sons and daughter in law, Tom, Steven and Dawn miller and her grand children. Also many close friends.
Something to celebrate is she was a 10 year breast cancer survivor October 4th 2014
Dawn did so much for her family, friends, and anyone who would cross paths with her. She was a beautiful and gentle soul. Always smiling and and being positive and sharing her strength and love with others. She did anything should could to help others. She loved the beach, tinker bell, dancing and enjoying life one day at a time. The memorial is a celebration of life. She didn’t not want a formal service and we are honoring all her wishes. This is want she wanted. It will be held on Sunday October 19th 2014. 5pm until they close, at Otts in Washington township New Jersey. Some Appetizers will be supplied but it is a cash bar. We will celebrate her amazing life and remember all the happy times with an amazing person. Her wishes and the family’s is that no flowers be sent instead please and amount big or small donate to any chrones or breast cancer research to find a cure in her name. The family loves her to the moon and stars.

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Mary Ray Davis

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I remember Dawn as a tap dancing little girl with beautiful green eyes and thick dark eyelashes. I used to do her hair in banana curls for her recitals. She looked adorable! But the curls did not last, her hair was super straight. She loved to be "on the go!" I pray that God will look after your loved ones. God Bless and may Peace be with you Dawnie.

My dear friend where to begin. You were so full of life, laughter, and inspiration to everyone who knew you. You fought hard and strong and always stayed positive through your battle. I am so thankful that I was able to come visit you and share wonderful memories and laugh together! I will forever cherish the special gift you gave me and it will be displayed in my kitchen over the Christmas season! But more so I will cherish your memory and the friendship we shared and all our talks and fond memories of high school years. I know that you have gained your wings in Heaven and the Lord has welcomed you HOME with loving arms. Until I see you again, I love you with all my heart and miss you so much! Love, Felicia Barber

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To speak of the kind of person Dawn was, she had never even met me, but our sons played tennis at school. I had a kidney transplant, and she brought food over to us!! Such was such a sweet and lovely person!!!

Dawn's Celebtation of Life Memorial Service: Hello everyone, I am Dawn's Aunt Taf, and on behalf of my sister, Lois Davis, Dawn's Mother, and my other sister, Aunt Bun, Dawn's children, Sharon and Wayne, and the love of her life, Jan, brothers + sisters, and other Family members, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for coming to celebrate Dawn's Life! My niece, Dawn Marie, Dawn, as most of you knew her as, Dawny, as her family called her, and of course, Tiny Dancer, was a wonderful perosn who embraced life. She was my niece, however, she was a very close and dear friend as well. I know that you will all agree, that her beautiful, sparkling blues eye and joyful smile, captured each and everyone of us. She was full of joy, strength and hope, even to the end. Her two most precious things in life, were her children, Daughter, Sharon, and Son, Wayne, She loved them both unconditionaly. Dawn loved her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons, who called her GM. They always put a smile on her face. She loved spending time with her Nieces, Amanda and Jessica, and Nephews, Jimmy and Kyle, catching up with her cousins, and keeping in touch with her close friends, Kelly and Gloria, just to name a few.You all hold a special place in her heart! A few years ago a special man came into Dawn's Life. Jan, you were the most recent light of her life. You gave her such Joy,Love,and Hope! I know that Dawn cared very deeply for you sons, and wife Dawn. Dawn was very Happy to be Mrs.Jan Miller! Butterflies were very significant to Dawn and her niece Amanda. The night Dawn passed away, the Hospice Nurse came wearing scrubs with butterflies on it, and her name was Amanda! It was just her time!! Reat in peace my Dear Niece. We Love You To The Moon And The Stars!!!!!!!! You will never be forgotten!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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You will always be my tiny dancer. There are so many memories that we have shared, the smiles, the tears, the joys of being your friend have made me a better person. Thank you for the gift of your friendship. You were so brave in troubled times and are an example of someone who left this earth with dignity. Love you forever, until we meet again.

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