26/05/2026
We announce the death of Dawn Lorraine Jolly better known as “Dawn” or “Aunty Dawn” age 79. She died on Tuesday 5th May, 2026 in Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States of America.
She will be remembered by her:
Son: Morris Gordon and her Daughter-in-law Kedine Lenora Dunkley-Gordon (known as Skeeter)
Brothers: Doctor Curtis Jolly and Anthony Jolly
Sisters: Rona Felix (Ma Mac) and Claudette John.
Grandchildren: Aiden, Abigail, Arianna (Sweetpea and Nele (Anastasia).
Nephews including: Leonard Jolly (Abba), Clem, Avondale, Lenroy, Linton and Leroy Jolly, Werner Henry, Angus Felix (Broddy), Berge Felix, Doctor Adison Peter Jolly, Andy Jolly, Doctor Trevor Jolly, Doctor Orrin Jolly, Brian, Dean, Julian, Curvin, Sentwali and Andwele Jolly, Clay John, Chris John, Junior, Cliff John and Michael Jolly.
Nieces: Jeanne Felix-Henry, Deidre Felix-Meadows, Claire Felix-Richman, Selma, Sharon, Dawn, Annie ( Baby Jolly), Mae Alexander, Evelyn Quaye (Kway-Yee), Sheree Jolly-Jeser, Doctor Lisa Jolly, Doctor Joann Jolly-Raphael, Connie Jolly-Bontiff, Cathy Jolly, Cheryl Jolly-Prevost, Kiki Jolly, Thandiwe Jolly Meyler, Jenny Jolly, Jackie Jolly Lessard and Kervina Jolly-Canty (Sally).
Numerous grand nieces and nephews, cousins including David G. Wilson, Glenda, Stalin and Peter Jolly other friends and family names too numerous to mention.
She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard Jolly (better known as Naddo) of St. Joseph and Elizabeth Jolly nee Alexander (better known as Ma Naddo) of Salisbury and her siblings Murielle, Pando, Eppo, Pelham, Anderson, Bernard (known as Ti-Kokes), Landale (known as Mama) and Young.
The body of the late Dawn Lorraine Jolly better known as “Dawn” or “Aunty Dawn” can be viewed from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, 29th May 2026, at the Plummer Funeral Home 4024 Covington Highway, Decatur, Georgia, 30032.
The body can be viewed from 10:00am on Saturday 30th May, 2026 at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 600 Mountain View Drive, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083. The funeral service will take place at 11:00am and will be followed by interment at the Melwood Cemetery, 5170 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083.
The management and staff of the Dominica Broadcasting Corporation extends deepest condolences to the family of the late Dawn Lorraine Jolly better known as “Dawn" or “Aunty Dawn”.