Joanne Helms Dawkins, 82, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born April 29, 1936 in Union County, NC daughter of the late Carnice Helms & Omma Cash Grisson. She is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kailey Rains. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Central United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 801 S. Hayes St., Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends following the service in Central Hall. Joanne was a selfless, compassionate woman who impacted many with her caring ways. She loved her family dearly, and was known as Granny Cat to her family and Mama D to many others. She graduated from Benton Heights High School and received her nursing degree from Charlotte Memorial Hospital. She was an active member of Central United Methodist Church and a Stephen Minister. She is survived by her husband Koy Dawkins, two daughters; Leigh Rains, husband Phil of Monroe, and Carla Price of Monroe, sister Kim Grisson, husband Marvin of Mooresville, step-son Kip Dawkins, wife Marcie of Richmond, VA, step-daughter Susann Dawkins of Harrisburg, six grandchildren; Brandon Rains, wife April, Tyler Rains, wife Megan, Chelsey Rains, fiancé Derek Hardison, Connor Rains, wife Maggie, Miles Dawkins, and Caroline Osborn, four great grandchildren; Braden Rains, Adelyn Rains, Rosie Rains, and Max Rains. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or Central United Methodist Church, 801 S. Hayne St., Monroe, NC 28112. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112 is caring for the Dawkins family.