Audrey Bliss Dawson

January 23, 1927 - August 9, 2019

Audrey Mae Bliss Dawson, 92, of 172 Mountain Hill Road, Danville, VA, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at SOVAH Health of Danville. Mrs. Dawson was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on January 23, 1927, a daughter of the late Elmer A. Bliss, Sr. and Bessie Guill Bliss. She lived her entire life in the Danville area and she retired from Dan River Mills where she worked as an Inspector. Audrey was an active member of Floral Hills United Methodist Church and later at Temple Baptist Church while her health permitted her to do so. She loved working in her flower garden when she was able. On September 10, 1948 Audrey married Willard D. Dawson, who survives. In addition to her husband, of Danville, she is survived by two daughters, Claudia Ann Aaron (Charles) of Cascade, VA, and Susan Gale Burns of Danville, VA; a son, David W. Dawson of Danville, VA; a brother, Elmer A. Bliss, Jr. of McKenney, VA; three grandchildren, Ann Marie Eaton, Wesley A. Hearp, and Raymond T. Gregory; three great granddaughters and two great great granddaughters. Audrey was predeceased by her parents, Elmer and Bessie Bliss; a sister, Mildred Bliss Orrell, and three brothers, Ormond N. Bliss, Ronnie Bliss, and Calvin Bliss. A memorial funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Floral Hills United Methodist Church with the Reverend Timothy Barth and Pastor Winston Crichlow officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. at the church. The family suggest that memorial donations may be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA, 24541. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Dawson family.