Dawn Marie Reid

September 30, 1956 - December 27, 2024

Dawn Marie Reid passed away December 27, 2024, at the age of 68.

Dawn was an elementary school teacher for most of her adult life in South Carolina. She loved all things Scottish, Jimmy Buffett, and rooting for the USC Gamecocks. She took an active role in the lives of her grandchildren. She enjoyed cheering them on in their sports games, dance performances, orchestra concerts, and more. She valued creating memories and took them on experiences like plays, museums, and the zoo. She cared deeply about each of them and enjoyed every moment she had with them.

She is survived by her mother, Alice Reid; brother Bruce Reid; sister Cindy Reid; children Lauren Thompson (husband Ryan Thompson), Sean Meara, and Kaeleigh Gilmore (husband Brandon Gilmore); and grandchildren Nick Meara (18), Wyatt Meara (14), Samantha Meara (12), Bennett Gilmore (11), Charlotte Meara (8), Eliza Gilmore (8), and Willow Gilmore (4).

Dawn is preceded in death by her father Donald Reid.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Peace Center (Greenville, SC) or to South Carolina State Parks.

Dawn Marie Reid passed away December 27, 2024, at the age of 68. Dawn was an elementary school teacher for most of her adult life in South Carolina. She loved all things Scottish, Jimmy Buffett, and rooting for the USC Gamecocks. She took an active role in the lives of her grandchildren. She enjoyed cheeringContinue Reading

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May your memory live on as this tree blossoms and grows. We miss you so much.

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Dawn was such a wonderful person. She made a great life for herself and her family after a difficult start. I always respected her for her courage and for the hard work it took to forge a career for herself and provide for her family. Rest in peace, Dawn. And all of the best to her family.

I'm very sorry for your loss. As Lauren’s college roommate, she was always generous and welcoming to me, letting me crash family events and vacations. I have fond memories from trips with the Reid/Meara family to places like Arkansas (with a stop to Graceland on the way), Disneyworld, and Beaufort. She will be missed greatly. I have donated to Peace Center and SC Parks in her honor.

So sorry for your loss. Dawn was a wonderful, very caring person. KAREN LEWIS

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