Joann Moore Dawson, of Charleston, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2024 at her home.  Born in Rensford (now Charleston), July 28,1935, to Clarence W. Moore Sr. and Edna Cox Moore, she was the last surviving of four siblings, Patsy Matics, Clarence W. Moore, Jr., and Lois Jean Fish.

Joann is survived by her three children and their spouses:  Dale D. Clowser and husband, Mike, of Charleston; Dean E. Dawson and wife, Cheryl, of Hurricane; and Lynn F. Ugland and husband, Jamison, of Charleston. Joann is also survived by her three grandchildren:  Allyson E. Ugland of Charleston; J. William E. Ugland of Charleston; and Kathryn F. Ugland of Barcelona, Spain; the father of her children, William E. Dawson; and Sister-in-law, Helen K. Moore, both of Charleston.  She is also survived by her dog and constant companion, Cocoa.

Her nieces and nephews include:  W. Michael Moore, Gina Moore, Marilyn Anderson, Stephen Fish, Dan Matics, David Matics, Sherry Pitts, Darryl Matics and Jeannie Phelps.

Joann was a member of the Dupont High School Class of 1953.  She continued her studies at Morris Harvey College, where she obtained a degree in Psychology and a degree in Nursing.  After graduation, Joann began her long career at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital, doing what she loved most – being a Trauma Intensive Care Unit Nurse.

She loved the outdoors and worked many long hours maintaining her beautiful flower gardens and yard.  She was an accomplished artist who enjoyed painting for her family and friends.  She was a lifelong learner.  If she didn’t know how to perform a task, she would read or watch videos to learn how to accomplish the project.  But most of all, she loved her animals.  Joann rescued and cared for many animals over the years.  Primarily dogs, but there were cats, gerbils, hamsters, birds and fish which she cared for throughout her life.

Per her wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no service.  The family will have a reception at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Kanawha Charleston Humane Association or the University of Charleston’s School of Nursing.

Donations to the shelter can be made online at https://adoptcharleston.com/support#donate-today, or mailed to KCHA,1248 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV  25301. Donations to the school can be sent to the UC School of Nursing, Office of Advancement, 2300 MacCorkle Ave., S.E., Charleston, WV  25304.  Donors can indicate that the donation is a dedication to Joann Moore Dawson at the bottom of the form or on the check.

Memories of Joann Moore Dawson may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting her obituary.  Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.