Obituary of Dawn Daniels

R. Dawn Cousins Russ Daniels, 76, passed away Sunday, November, 28, 2021, at her home. She was born in Newberry County on December 1, 1944, to the late Paul Hamilton Cousins, Sr., and the late Lucy Doris Adams Cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1:00pm at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC.

She is survived by her husband, Henry G. Daniels; daughter, Amy E. Russ; granddaughter, Jessica D. Russ-McKinney (Wayne); siblings, Paul Hamilton Cousins, Jr., (Joann), Susan Cousins Richardson, Jo Cousins Hiller Longshore (Donnie), and Luther E. Cousins, II (Deborah); nieces, Rebecca Cousins Smith, BJ Hiller Rawlings (Jimmy), Laurie Richardson Sterguis (Nick), April Cousins Bauer (Derrick), Katie Cousins, and Maggie Cousins; nephews, Paul H. Cousins, III (Farrah), and Chris Cousins (Natsumi); and a number of great-nieces and -nephews.

Dawn was a woman of God who truly believed in Him and His Power. Her strong foundation in Christ was built early-on, as she was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Columbia. Dawn would always say “let go and let God.” She taught grace, kindness, and embraced forgiveness. Her beautiful smile and laughter are contagious. Her sense of humor was unrelenting. She dearly loved her family no matter what, and held all of her friends dear to her heart. Dawn was, and still is, an incredible woman! If you ever had the chance to meet her, you automatically saw the light she exuded to those around. We truly miss you Oma, and will watch and listen for your continued presence. Our hearts are broken, but we are Steel Magnolias and will continue to carry on. We love you …until we meet again!

Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.