Dawn Marla Sawyer, 52 years old, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Virginia Beach on December 27, 2020. She was preceeded in death by her father, Robert E. Sawyer, Sr, grandfather Elmer E. “Moe” Sawyer, great grandmothers Edith Corbell & Josephine Mollura, grandmother Elaine Barbour, and Linda Twiddy. Dawn is survived by her son Antonio Emerson Lagiglia, mother Janet P. Sawyer, grandmothers Margaret Murphy and Gladys Twiddy, siblings Robert E. Sawyer, Jr (wife Dana), Angelia Olson (husband Erik), Tracy Sawyer (wife Michelle), Joy Calliott (husband Rob), nephew Solomon Beddingfield, nieces Isabella & Nadia Olson, Madeline Sawyer, Chloe Calliott, and Marina Sawyer, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins.

Dawn took great pride in her lifelong career as a licensed cosmetologist. She touched the lives of each of her clients, who she truly considered friends. Dawn was well-known by her friends, family & neighbors as a kind, generous, and loving soul who gave anything she could to those in need.

Dawn studied the Bible off and on throughout her life and more recently began to have a sure hope in the promises made by her God, Jehovah. More than anything, she looked forward to being reunited with her father in the paradise earth that God’s kingdom will bring in the near future.

So many of those in Dawn’s life have expressed how much they will continue to miss her gorgeous smile, easygoing company, and vibrant personality. Dawn will be greatly missed by her precious only son, Antonio. Dawn adored Antonio, and she often referred to him as her little squirrel. Antonio stated that his mom was more than his mom; he said she was his best friend.

There will be a private memorial service in honor of Dawn Marla Sawyer via Zoom on Saturday, January 23^rd at 2:00 PM. For the link to the service, please email msawyer5000@gmail.com with the email address of those who would like the invitation.

In lieu of flowers, cards or messages for Antonio and the family can be mailed to PO Box 13472, Chesapeake, VA 23325.