Joyce Darlene Dawson 73 of Amwell Township died Friday September 8, 2023 in Transition Healthcare, Washington.  She was born October 31, 1950 in Washington, PA a daughter of the late Clyde Vernon and Virginia Mae Wood.  She graduated from Trinity High School and then from Irene's Beauty School in Washington.   She worked as a housekeeper at Dean's Laundromat and then at the former Humbert Lane, now Transitions Healthcare for 30 years before she retired in 2017.  She was a member of The Amwell Township Fire Department Women's Auxiliary.  She enjoyed the Washington County Agricultural Fair.  She was a member of Amity Methodist Church. She is survived by sister Donna Carpenter,  stepdaughter Sandra (Raymond) Cook, stepson Phillip "Todd"  Dawson, four step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren, nephew Blair Carpenter II, a great niece and five great great nephews and nieces.  Deceased in addition to her husband Mike Dawson and parents is brother Billy Carpenter.  Family and friends will be received Monday from 3-8p.m. in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 E. maiden St. Washington, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday September 12, 2023 at 11:00a.m. with Rev. Linda Mankey  officiating.  Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens McMurray. An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com