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Carolyn’s lifelong work was completed on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was proceeded in death by her husband, James Henry Whitehead, Jr., her parents William and Evelyn Dawson, and a brother, Tommy Dawson. Precious memories will be cherished by her son and only child, Melvin Antoine Whitehead (Kegan) of Schenectady, New York; two brothers, Jimmy Lee Dawson (Brenda) of Wilson, North Carolina and William "Bill" Oscar Dawson, Jr. of Hampton, Virginia; one sister, Sandra Maxine Dawson of New Carrollton, Maryland; her best friend, Charsena Thomas; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives and special friends.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Largo Community Church
1701 Enterprise Rd. Mitchellville, MD 20721
Visitation: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Service: 11:00 AM
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Interment:: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Wilson, NC
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