Dawn Marie Connett Taunton, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday September 24, 2021, at NHC Lewisburg.
Dawn was born on November 11, 1937 in Muskegon, Michigan, to the late William Matthew Connett
and Violet Estelle Culver Connett. She was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Lewisburg. She
will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved and
cherished her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her daughters Debra Marie (Earl) Hileman of Lewisburg, Tennessee and Rebecca Lynn Frase of Owosso, Michigan; grandchildren, Arren Ward (Heather) Hileman and Steven Earl (Katrina) Hileman; and great-grandchildren, Hannen Hileman, Heath Hileman, Hallee Hileman, and Lydia Hileman.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Cecil Ward Taunton, and
her sisters, Barb Richardson, Bonnie Griffin, and Sharon Evans.
A Graveside Service will be conducted on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Southview Cemetery in Thomaston, GA. The family will visit with friends following the service at the cemetery. Coggins Funeral Home of Thomaston, GA is assisting the family with arrangements.
BILLS-MCGAUGH & HAMILTON FUNERAL HOME is honored to assist the family with local arrangements.