Esther Naomi Norman Dawson, 95, of Bella Vista, went to be with her Lord on May 6, 2022.

Esther is the adopted daughter of the late Cora Foutch Norman and Ed Norman. She was born on May 3, 1927 in Monette.  She was married for 55 years to the late Melvin E Dawson, Sr. who preceded her in death on June 2, 2003. Esther was a homemaker, full of love, life, and compassion and loved her Lord Jesus dearly.  She was a devout member of First Assembly of God in White Hall where she was a friend to all.

Esther is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Shirley Dawson of Bella Vista; grandchildren, Alison (Jim) Wolfberg; great-granddaughters, Amy Wolfberg, all of Tecumseh, Oklahoma and Emily (Michael) Monterrey of Japan and Jeanie Wolfberg of Sacramento, California; granddaughter, Jennifer (Jason) Hill and great-grandchildren, Josiah, Isaiah, and Hope Anne Hill, all of Austin.

A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 with Jason Hill officiating at the Monette Memorial Cemetery in Monette under the direction of Greg Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators (Wycliffe.org).

Flowers may be sent to Gregg Funeral Home 870-486-2266.