Sheppard Dawson, Emma of Boston passed peacefully at home on November 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. 

Beloved daughter to the late Melvin Hawk and the late Annie Ware. 

She leaves her loving husband Alvin Dawson. Her caring children Sharron Munoz, Angel Sheppard, Alvin Sheppard and Donese Ball. Blessed to have twelve grand children, she also leaves a host of relatives and friends to cherish her memories. 

Predeceased by her son Larry Ball. 

Visitation with family on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 10-11 AM at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 156 Wellington Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 02126.

Celebration of Life Service will start at 11 AM also from the church. Interment will follow to Oak Lawn Cemetery, 427 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA. 

To leave condolences for the family visit www.georgelopesfuneralhome.com

Arrangements entrusted to George Lopes Funeral Home, 821 Cummins Highway, Mattapan, MA 02126.