Dawn Jeannette Brake, 60, of Elkins, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 8th, 2024. She was born July 10, 1963, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to E.A. “Mickey” and Donna Counts.
Dawn is preceded in death by parents E.A. “Mickey” Counts and Donna Tillman Counts; husband Bradley Joseph Brake; and nephews Creig Rogers and Eli Mathis.
Survivors include her daughter Morgan Brake of Elkins and fiancé Ethan Curtsinger of Prairie Grove and his daughter Presley; her siblings, Diana Hammons of Elkins, Debbie Rogers and Les Rogers of Fayetteville, Michael Counts of Fayetteville, and Dena Counts Stockalper of Fayetteville; 15 nieces/nephews; and 28 great-nieces/nephews all of whom she loved dearly.
Dawn’s infectious laughter touched the hearts of many and brought joy to her family and friends. She was a true country girl who found peace in nature; whether it was tending to a garden with her sisters, exploring the countryside horseback, casting a line while fishing or taking a dirt road to look at fall-leaves Dawn had a knack for finding treasures in unexpected places. Auctions, flea markets, and estate sales were her hunting grounds for unique finds. She could often be found singing and dancing at a concert or listening to music. Dawn was proud of her big family. She rarely missed a celebration or watching her nieces and nephews play sports. Dawn cherished her daughter (Hunny Bunny) who grew up to be her best friend. Their bond was unbreakable, and her daughter will forever carry her mother’s love in her heart.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Beard’s Chapel.
The celebration of life will be Monday, February 19, 2024, at 11 AM, at Living Faith Church, 1351 Morningside Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
I’m so sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing. Morgan, you are in my heart and prayers. I remember her as a funny, down to earth, wonderful lady. May she rest in peace.
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Dawn was always my idea of a smile. Her ability to make those around her feel better was her superpower.
A beautiful soul inside and out. Family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again.
Our Beautiful Dawn. .she loved us all so much…became apart of all our lives ..with teases and inquiring how each of us was doing…she was funny an daring, an unafraid..we have so many memories…I love you Dawn Brake..and when you lay your head upon your pillow God whispered my child you did your best…our work on earth is but to believe in him who he sent Dawn did that she loved the lord
Beautiful inside and out.
She will be missed.
So sorry. She will be missed my condolences to the family. Prayers for all
Dawn was always a beauty inside and out and a good friend growing up. I’m sorry to hear of her passing.
Dawn was a very special person in my life when we were younger! She was a beautiful person with a great personality! She will be missed by our group of friends and especially her family! I truly love the Count’s family through all the things we have been through!
Sorry for your loss and prayers to Morgan and the family
My deepest Condolences the the family. Praying for the family.
My Deepest Condolences. So sorry for your loss.
Our deepest sympathy
This breaks my heart!! She was such a joy to be around! Her laughter was infectious!! God Bless you all!!
Words aren’t enough. Dawn was a wonderful person with a smile that would light up a room. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Prayers and love sent to you all.
Many prayers for Morgan and her family. Dawn as such a special person. I never saw her without a smile. I’ll miss her, she was the best neighbor and it won’t be the same to not have our funny little “can you believe what they are doing now” talks. Rest easy sweet Dawn. You’ve ran your race and your work is done ,rest now.
So sorry to hear about Dawn. Morgan and family I will be thinking about and praying for your family during this difficult time.
Sending our condolences and prayers!
My deepest sympathies
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to the family.
Dawn was always full of fun and laughter. She had a heart of gold. She will be missed. Prayers go out to all that knew and loved her.
Saddens me to hear about Dawn. She was a beautiful person inside and out. My condolences to your family.
I have pictures of me holding the baby Dawn when we got here from California. Such a little doll, and grew up to be a beautiful loving mother and cousin, and a good friend.
She leaves us all with broken hearts and we will miss her so much.
Condolences from our family to you all.
Rest in peace, Dawn, Love Marilyn
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We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss. She was good as gold. Thoughts and prayers for the family. God bless
So Sorry to hear this, always will remember being penpals from 2nd to high school. Our thoughts and prayers for the family.
I had the privilege to care for Dawn at Katherine’s place. She was very dear to all of us on the night shift on Laurel Hall. We had many laughs and a few cry’s during her stay with us. We took a picture with her when she discharged she was so happy to be going home!!! Prayers and condolences to the family. Dawn will be missed by all. Nightshift Kendra, Alexis, Makayla & Oscar
My condolences to Dawn’s family. Praying for peace and comfort for you all.
Dawn was always so positive and a joy to be around! I’ll miss you Dawn.
Sorry to hear that Dawn passed. She always met you with a smile and wanted to catch up with my family. Condolences to Morgan and all of the family .
Sincerely,
Gerald & Debbie
Bobby & Michelle
Margaret Ann Toney
So sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing. Condolences to the Counts family.
Our condolences to the Counts family.
We are so very sorry and sad to hear this news. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Her kind and joyful spirit will be sorely missed. Please know that you’re in our prayers for strength and comfort. We love you all.
As I remember Dawn her sweet smile & a hug immediately comes to my mind. She was a classmate of our late daughter, Kelly, & each time I saw her she told me how sorry she was after Kelly’s death & that she too loved Kelly. She was kind & compassionate & a friend to so many. I never met her daughter, but pray for comfort for her & each of Dawn’s family members. 💖
Sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed talking with Dawn. Praying for her family.
I loved Dawn like a sister as the counts family were and are all family to me !
Dawn,
I’m not going to fuss cause I love you too much, Im not going to cry cause I love you too much. I am mad though cause…
I LOVE YOU TOO MUCH!😘💜💕🌹🕊️
Take your wing’s and 🕊️ fly high my friend, until we meet again REST IN PEACE. Sweet angel 😇
I offer my condolences to Dawn’s family. I knew you, Dena, as a neighbor for a few years. I can’t image losing the presence of a sister, especially so young as I see age now. I don’t know how I’d keep going without my sis. I pray God will keep all of you close to Him. Jacque Fifer