Onie Merle Slawson Dunn, age 84, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Cottingham Hospice House.
She was born February 20, 1936 in Brantley, AL and was the daughter of the late Willie Ellis Slawson and Audrey Cook Slawson. She was married to Rodrick Talford Dunn until his death in 2015.
Onie formerly worked for Bobby Dan Manufacturing and operated a daycare in her home for many years. She had also worked as a bus driver's aide for several years and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Dunn of Anderson, SC; brothers, Wayne Slawson of Anderson, SC, and Hugh C. Slawson of Brantley, AL; sisters, Bobbie Hammett of Brantley, AL, and Sheila Nelson of Elba, AL; grandchildren, Jonathan Dunn of Greenville, SC, Brandon Dunn of Starr, SC, and Dustin Dunn of Anderson, SC; and great-grandson, Lincoln Dunn.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kendall W. Dunn; brothers, Willie, Gerald, Harold, Jackie and Zera Slawson; and sister, Twinette Campbell.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 4, 2021, from 1:30-2:30 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 3:00 pm with Rev. Mark Dickson officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Social distancing will be observed and masks are recommended.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Events
Visitation
Thursday, February 4, 2021
1:30PM - 2:30PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Funeral Service
Thursday, February 4, 2021
3:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Final Resting Place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
Anderson , SC 29621