Lillian V. Dawson, 95, of Zanesville, died at 9:02 P.M. Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville. She was born July 13, 1921 in Peterborough, England, daughter of the late Charles and Florence Saunders Jolly. She is survived by a daughter, Judy Starkey; a son Eugene Dawson; a sister, Evelyn Collins; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Dawson; two brothers, Frank and Doug; two sisters, Phyllis and Pat. A dignified cremation has taken place and she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Sam, at Zanesville Memorial Park, Zanesville. Dignified and professional services entrusted to BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio. www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com.