Dawn R. Lofton

Dawn R. Lofton, 52, of Owensville, IN passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was born February 25, 1974 in Princeton, IN to Dallas Edward Shoemaker and Donna Ruth (Zierke) Shoemaker. She had a compassionate soul and caring heart. Dawn worked as a caregiver for family and friends. She loved to provide care for those that needed her. Dawn enjoyed listening to music, being near the water, and going fishing. She liked expressing herself by painting, coloring, and drawing.

Dawn was preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Sarah (Jeffery Abbott) Lofton and Larry Lofton; son-in-law, Jesse Coomer; grandchildren, Jonthan Frederick, Rodney Lofton, CJ Coomer, and Mickey Coomer;  siblings, Dallas E. (Stephanie) Shoemaker Jr., Donald E. Shoemaker, and Donella (Clint) Follette; significant other of 16 years, Brian Birge; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held 4 PM Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, IN officiated by Pastor Jonathan Ryser. Visitation will be from 2 PM until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Colvin Funeral Home, 425 N. Main St. Princeton, IN 47670, to aid with funeral expenses. Online condolences can be given at ColvinFuneralHome.com where you can share a memory of Dawn with her family. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lofton family.

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