Bettie L. Dawson, 87 years of age, of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born Saturday, July 6, 1935 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Robert, and Dorothy (Aldrich) Schneider. Bettie was also predeceased by; son, Jeffrey Raymond Dawson; sisters, Dorothy Woldecke, Carole McConnell, Irene Coleman
Surviving are her loving husband Raymond Charles Dawson, Jr; sons, Gregg R. Dawson and his wife Erica, Raymond "Chuck" Dawson, III and his wife Wanida; daughter, Karen Lynn Rafferty; brother, Robert Schneider and his wife Dorothy; grandchildren, Zachary, Jonathan, Wynn, Megan, Maya.
A graduate of Sewickley High School Bettie retired from Symphony Mobilex, and previously worked for PECO Energy. Presbyterian by faith, Bettie enjoyed playing cards, especially Pinochle. She was a tennis player, bowler, and played in a women's softball league. Bettie was always available for a trip to the casino.
Pending arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Bettie's Life will be scheduled for a later time.
Entombment Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Carbon County Friends of Animals
77 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania 18229
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com