Dawn D. Gaines

September 4, 1954 - October 19, 2019

Dawn D. Gaines, age 65 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:01 AM, Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 25, 2019 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon, IL; Reverend Ron Dickinson will officiate. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services. Dawn was born on September 4, 1954 the daughter of John D. and Joyce D. (McGow) Gaines. She is survived by one brother, Dirk D. Gaines of Mattoon, IL; two sisters, Cinda D. Gaines and significant other Dick Shasteen of Mattoon, IL, Jody R. Gaines of significant other Joe Henne of Mattoon, IL; numerous nieces and nephews: Monica Bailey of Champaign, IL, Ryan Gaines, Dillon Gaines, Shelby Guyette, Hailey Browder and husband LeAndre, Chelsea Arthur and husband Derek, all of Mattoon, IL. Her parents and her son, Ion Britt Adams, precede Dawn in death. Dawn was a former employee of RR Donnelly and co-owner of Gaines Apartments in Mattoon. She was known for her friendly and big-hearted nature. Dawn loved her canine companion “Baby” and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She touched the lives of many through out the years and she will be fondly remembered. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family .