1951
2016
Linda "Nana" Dawkins, 65 of Crosby, Texas passed away September 14, 2016. She was born in Mississippi on March 21, 1951 to Tommie and Dorothy Smith. Linda was married to Marlon Dawkins Sr. for 47 years.
Linda loved to cook. Her greatest passion was being a grandmother. She truly loved her family, especially the grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Smith.
She is survived by father, Tommie Smith; husband, Marlon Dawkins Sr.; sons Marlon Dawkins Jr. and wife Jolene Dawkins, and Jason Dawkins and wife Lori Dawkins; grandchildren, Hayden, Hannah, Nathan, Kayden; great granddaughter Ava; sister Sandra Clark and husband Benny Clark; brothers, Jerry Smith, Bobbie Smith; nephew Bo Clark; nieces, Kim Hall, Melanie Forbes, and many extended family and friends.
Family will receive friends Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Service will follow at 12:30 pm at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598
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December 25, 2017
Melanie Forbes
I asked Santa to bring you back to us, oh how I wish he could. I still miss you so much. Still waiting on time to heal my broken heart. Merry Chirstmas, Aunt Linda
Love you always and forever!
October 1, 2017
Melanie Forbes
Just over a year since you went away. I still can't believe your gone. I miss you everyday, some days are harder than others. Tonight is tough. Ellen sent some pictures of me and you and it just broke my heart but I'm glad I have them now. You were so much more than just my Aunt. I miss everything about you. Love you always and forever, Mel
September 23, 2017
Jason Dawkins
Well mom it's been a year now I think we've all been through a lot just wish you were here to see it all Hannah's growing so fast she tried out for choir at her school and made it I'm so proud of her Hayden's doing good acting like a grown man taking care of his little family. Ava is getting so big she has such a good personality so cute. Everyday I see Hannah and she reminds me so much of you. Bubba and me went and hung out for a little bit the other day to shot our guns it was a lot of fun it's nice spending time with him. Daddy's doing good got him a new truck. Lori and I are doing good you were always right about her love her more than anything but you know how I am I can get her going. Well I'm gonna go for now I love u so much and I really miss you
July 9, 2017
Melanie Forbes
How long does it take to "heal" after someone passes? Do you ever really heal? In 2 months it will be 1 year since you left us. I still hurt as bad today as I did the day you died. I just deleted your name and number from my contacts and that was so hard. I took a gambling trip and that wasn't the same without you. Nothing is the same without you. I miss you and love you still, always and forever.
April 18, 2017
Melanie Forbes
I need to talk to you so bad. Im still trying to get a grip on the fact you are gone and now Papaw has left. I told Mom that you have been looking down laughing at us as we deal with Tommie but now its your turn again. We did the best we could to take care of him. I know deep down, just like you, he is in a better place. It doesn't matter if you talk to someone everyday or go years without talking, death is always hard. I miss you, love you always and forever
March 21, 2017
Marlon Dawkins jr
Happy birthday mom its only been six months but it feels like a life time. So much I would love to talk with you about I miss our gossip times . The boys are getting big and doing well love and miss you
Little Marlon
March 21, 2017
Jolene Dawkins
Happy Heavenly Birthday Mom! Kayden turned 3 last week and we had a party at your house this past weekend. He seemed to enjoy his self. We sure do miss you so much, you are always on our minds. xoxoxoxo
March 20, 2017
Melanie Forbes
Happy Birthday Aunt Linda! If you were here I know where we would be. I miss you so much, lots of love always and forever.
February 20, 2017
Jolene Dawkins
Momma we had a really rough day today. I am convinced you had your beautiful wings wrapped around Hannah and dad today and were protecting them from today's events. We love and miss you and I know you will continue to watch over us
February 2, 2017
Melanie Forbes
My dearest Aunt Linda, I miss you so much! It's almost 5 months since you went away but a day does not go by that I don't think about you. Tonight is extra hard for some reason. I thought about calling Uncle Marlon and I got sad so I couldn't, I hope he understands.
So many things have happened and I have so much I need to tell you, sure could use a trip to Delta Downs with you. I know some day I will see you again and we can catch up....
I love you more than you'll ever know, always and forever.
November 8, 2016
Jason Dawkins
Sitting thinking about you this evening here at dance with Hannah, man she sure does miss u everyone does. We have a few birthdays coming up gonna be some tough ones without you there. Daddy seems to be staying busy it's hard going over there though and seeing ur not there. Ava sure is getting big just all over the place. Hayden and me been hanging out more these days that's been helping me get through a lot of this. Well I'll get back on here and talk to u later Love You Momma, so proud to be your son
October 6, 2016
Jolene Dawkins
Good morning Mom! Well today is picture day at school for Kayden, he looked so darn cute. Wish you could have seen him, he is actually starting to smile in pictures. I also caught myself trying to text you the picture this morning. I can't bring myself to delete your number out of my phone. We miss you greatly and I will keep you posted on Kayden and will add pictures here when I can.
September 24, 2016
Jason
Sitting here thinking about you wishing I could talk to you. Love you momma
Be by there soon to see you
September 21, 2016
Jolene Dawkins
September 20, 2016
Angela Smith
My condolences go out to the entire Dawkins and Smith Families during this difficult time. God Bless and prayers be with you all.
September 19, 2016
Marlon Dawkins jr
Love and miss you momma
September 19, 2016
Jason Dawkins
Love you momma I miss you so much I think about you everyday.
September 19, 2016
Jason Dawkins
Love you momma
September 19, 2016
Jolene Dawkins
We are really missing you xoxoxo
September 17, 2016
bud/margie smith
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 16, 2016
Bo Clark
I love and miss you Aunt Linda.
September 16, 2016
Shirley Elms
My heart breaks for all of you! Linda was a special lady! She will be missed all. I will miss her smiling face at all the Family celebrations we were blessed to share!
We love all of you very much!
Shirley and James Elms
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