Ina Newell Dawson

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved Ina Newell Dawson, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, cherished sister, aunt, and dear friend. Though our hearts are broken by her loss, we find comfort in the precious memories she leaves behind, the love she shared, and the beautiful legacy she created through her family.

Ina was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother whose life revolved around the people she loved most. Her family was her greatest blessing, and the love she gave will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Darrell Dawson of Jonesboro; two devoted daughters, Lori Adams (Woody Adams) of Cabot and Emily Cude (Jared Cude) of Jonesboro; and her surviving son, Evan Dawson of Jonesboro.

Ina was preceded in death by her beloved son, Derrick Scott Fletcher, whose memory will forever remain a treasured part of her family’s story.

She also leaves behind her loving sister, Ann Hammond; her brother, Durrell Newell; two granddaughters, Payton Adams and Madison Adams; two great-granddaughters, Kinley-Avery Adams and Isla Noel Berry; and one great-grandson, Baylor Cade Adams. Each of them was blessed to share in her life, her love, and the special memories that will be cherished for generations to come.

One of the things that made Ina uniquely special was her love of mowing the yard. What might have seemed like an ordinary chore to others was something she genuinely enjoyed. It was a little piece of who she was—a reminder that happiness can be found in life’s simplest pleasures, in familiar routines, and in taking pride in the place you call home. This special memory will always bring smiles to her family, even through their tears.

Ina leaves behind so much more than memories. She leaves a family forever changed by her love, lessons that will continue through generations, and a bond that even death cannot break. Though her hands may no longer be busy, her laughter may no longer fill the room, and her familiar presence will be deeply missed, her love will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone she leaves behind.

As we say goodbye to Ina Newell Dawson, we do so with grateful hearts for the time we were given, the memories we shared, and the love that will never fade. She will be missed more than words can express and remembered more than time can ever erase.

Forever loved, forever missed, and forever in our hearts.