Mary Ann Dawson Throckmorton


Mary Ann Dawson Throckmorton, 87, wife of the late William “Aaron” Throckmorton, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. She was born in High Point, N.C., on June 20, 1933, to the late Edward Binford Dawson and Izella “Lizzie” Francis Dawson. Mary was a 1951 graduate of Turbeville High School and a member of Alton Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening.

Cherishing her memories are daughters, Pat Fisher (Keith), Jeannie Newton (Dean); sons, Kenneth Throckmorton (Steff), Kevin Throckmorton (Angela), Ricky Throckmorton (Susan); 13 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; and brothers, Wayne “Joe” Dawson and Warren Pulliam.

She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Kathryn “Kitty” Jones, Maynard Dawson, Melvin Dawson, Clarence William “Bill” Dawson, James Dawson, Virginia Ford, Bob Dawson, E.B. Dawson, Margaret “Polly” Reaves and Helen Dawson.

Graveside services were held Saturday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery, Scottsburg, with Rev. Tony Brooks officiating.

Memorials may be directed to Dan River Baptist Church, 1228 Dan River Church, Halifax, VA 24558.

Online condolences may be directed to www.brookslyon.com

Arrangements by Brooks Lyon Funeral and Cremation Services.

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