Chatham………Polly Jo Smith Dawson, age 81 of Chatham died Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence.

Born April 12, 1940 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Addison D. Smith and Polly Walker Smith.  She was predeceased by one brother, Dwight Smith; and an infant sister, Jacqueline Smith.  Mrs. Dawson was a member of Shockoe Baptist Church and she retired from Ennis Inc.  She loved her church family, and she enjoyed Bluegrass music.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Earl Lee Dawson of the residence; one son, Kevin Lee Dawson of Halifax; two daughters, Polly Paige Conner and husband, Darren of Callands, and Shauna Fanin and husband, Marion of Chatham; one brother, Barney Smith of North Carolina; two sisters, Mary Jane Keesee and husband, Morris of Martinsville, and Trudy Payne of North Carolina; one sister-in-law, Margaret Smith of Blairs; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Shockoe Baptist Church by Pastor Michael Jones.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to Riceville/Java Fire Department, 3105 Java Road, Java, VA 24565.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .