Dawn Yvette Lambertson Gilliam, age 53 of Clinton, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 15, 2013 after a long illness. She is survived by her parents, Joyce and Roger Lambertson of Camden, NC; her biological father, Brain Simmons of Sarasota, Florida; son, Bernard Mullins, and wife Victoria; granddaughter ,Kianna Lilu,; daughter ,Sandy; two brothers, Wayne Roger Lambertson, Jr. and wife Dawn of Camden, NC; Dirk Tyler Lambertson and wife Louise of Naples, Italy; nephew, Tyler Lambertson also of Naples.

Yvette, as her family called her, and Dawn as her friends in Tennessee called her, lived in Clinton for over 22 years and, until her illness, had a thriving hairdressing business. She was an outgoing person who made friends wherever she went. She will be missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 21st at Christ Community Church, 100 Ogden Lane, Oak Ridge, TN with reception of friends starting at 6PM and service starting at 7PM. Flowers may be delivered to Holley-Gamble Funeral Home or donations may be made to Parkinson's Research. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home assisted the Gilliam family. www.holleygamblefh.com