Obituary of Ada Dawson-Allen

OBITUARY Ada Dawson-Allen was born on March 8, 1931, to the late Arthur and Ada Gaines in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ada was the six of seven children. Three brothers, George, Arthur, John, two sisters Florence and Ella who preceded her in death. Ada was educated in the Philadelphia School System. Ada accepted Jesus Christ at a young age and was active in the Consolation Holy Ghost Baptist Church ministry. She had a servant’s heart. Ada was instrumental in starting the Usher Board and Culinary Ministry; under the leadership of the late Bishop Alden Gaines. Ada was known for her home-style meals, which she used to bless hundreds of parishioners. Ada will be remembered for her phenomenal cooking skills. Ada started a soup kitchen in Philadelphia, which she used to feed countless numbers of homeless and hungry people. Ada has blessed the lives of many. In 2002, Ada became a member of the Christ Care Unit Missionary Baptist Church & Cathedral in Sicklerville, NJ. Ada served on the Pastor's Aide Ministry and was a blessing to Pastor, Founder, and her son-in-law Bishop Dr. Robert F. Hargrove Sr. After Ada retired from working full time at Royal Pioneer Box Factory, Ada became a part-time cook for the CCU Daycare. All the staff & children loved the meals Ada prepared. Ada Dawson-Allen was married for many years to the late Deacon Ermie Allen. Ada was the mother of three daughters. Ada was predeceased by her daughter Paula A. Hargrove and Son-in-law James Jackson, Sr. Ada leaves to cherish her memory: Two Daughter’s- Ronay Roberts (John) of Philadelphia, PA and Karen Jackson of Philadelphia, PA. Son-in law-Dr. Robert Hargrove, Sr. of Washington Township, NJ, Six grandchildren-Kim Hargrove-Brew of Philadelphia, PA, Karen Templeton (Nathan) of Waldorf Maryland, Klisa Hargrove-Loper (Arturo) of Williamstown, NJ, Leslie Philip (Roger) of Galloway, NJ, Monica Dawson-Roberts of Philadelphia, PA, and James Jackson Jr. of Philadelphia, PA. Ada Allen, was also affectionately known as GG (an abbreviation for Great-Grandmother) by family and friends. GG was the Great-Grandmother of fourteen and the Great-Great grandmother of two: Jaylen & Branden Jr. One Sister- Lilian Ray of Philadelphia, PA, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, extended family, and church family will cherish the memory of sweet GG. GG was kind, loving, and a virtuous woman. Proverbs 31:10-26 described her best. These are a few highlights from that passage of scripture that spoke to GG’s awesome character: Verses 10-12 -Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Verse 20-She stretches out her hand to the poor; yea, she reaches forth her hands to the needy. Verses 25-26-Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom; and her tongue is the law of kindness. Truly, there was no better example of a virtuous woman. All who knew her were able to feel her beautiful, loving, peaceable, and giving spirit. GG’s favorite scripture was Psalms 23. She lived her life accordingly, demonstrating that the Lord was the shepherd of her life.