Dawn Dozier

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Dawn Dozier, 56, made her journey back to the Essence on December 30, 2023 and took her final breath in the arms of her loving son, Solomon in the Bronx where they lived.

Dawn was born on September 2, 1967, in the Bronx to Alvin Draper and Suzanne Dozier. She and her sister, Shoshannah, attended schools there including John F. Kennedy high school where they made lifelong friends. Upon graduating, she immediately enlisted into the US Navy and served four years before her honorable discharge in 1990. She soon gained employment at 1199SEIU’s Pension Dept. where she worked until her last day.

In 1991, she met Evan and began a life together. She lovingly embraced the role of mother to his son and auntie to Shoshannah’s children. On December 28, 1998, Dawn married Evan and by December 31st of the same year their son, Solomon, was born. Although their union eventually ended in divorce, their co-parenting duties helped to shape their son into the responsible young man he is today.

They invested in all his interests and desires. This led him to mixed martial arts at the age of 12. By age 18 Solomon became a black belt of Gin Jan Do and began teaching other students. Seeing the need to improve her health, Dawn soon became one of his students. Over time, she earned belt rankings and was scheduled for promotion to orange belt this year. Her hobbies include, Her bond with Solomon was further strengthened by his commitment to stay home and attend college at Lehman College where he earned his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2023 which was a momentous experience and accomplishment. He is part of the fifth generation of college graduates in Evan's bloodline.

She is survived by her son, Solomon, stepson, her mother, Suzanne, her maternal sister, Shoshannah along with niece, Shoshannah and nephews, Mordecai and Zephania. She also has paternal brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews that will all miss her.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Dawn’s life by using this page to share stories, photos and other heartfelt contributions for Solomon to enjoy in the days and years to come.