Nancy Dawson

(From Parker Mortuary)

Nancy Lynn Dawson, age 71, of Webb City, passed away October 31, 2023 at home surrounded by her loved ones after a recent battle with brain cancer.

Nancy was born August 31, 1952 in Joplin, Missouri, daughter of the late Carl and Mary Broadwater. She was a graduate of Joplin High School where she enjoyed playing violin in the orchestra.

Nancy married Jack Eugene Dawson on June 19, 1970 in Joplin, Missouri. Her life was devoted to her family and church. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who spent much of her time with her family. They will forever cherish her ability to make their house a welcoming home with countless dinners around the table which always had an open seat. Her joy and zeal for life was contagious.

She had a passion for music and enjoyed playing the violin, guitar, piano, dulcimer and a handful of other instruments. She loved bluegrass and was known for her “fiddling.” For years Nancy enjoyed leading children’s music programs at First Baptist Church and eventually became the Music Director at Emmanuel Baptist Church where she directed countless programs and lead worship.

She was well known for service in the community that stretched far, from providing music in numerous nursing homes to facilitating a historical children’s program for Webb City Schools called “Great American’s Day.” Perhaps one of her greatest loves was partnering with her husband, Jack to share the gospel through his artwork and managing their business, Bittersweet Gallery.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her grandson Silas Bandy.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack Dawson; her two children; Jeremiah Dawson and wife Michelle, Sarah Bandy and husband Josh all of Webb City, Missouri; brother Larry Broadwater and wife Jane of Joplin, Missouri; grandchildren, Zachary and wife Paisley, Joseph and wife Abby, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Elijah, Josiah; one great granddaughter Wrenlee Ray, and a great grandson David Roger due next week.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning November 3, 2023 at 10:00 at First Baptist Church of Webb City with Pastor Kyle Beverlin, and nephew Chaplain Major Nathan Dawson officiating. There will be an impromptu choir for her service Friday, singing some of Nancy’s favorite hymns. The family would love for any and all to join the choir to honor Nancy’s life and lift up the name of Jesus. Internment will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5:30-8:00 at First Baptist Church in Webb City, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: Emmanuel Baptist Church in Webb City Building Program c/o the mortuary.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary Joplin, Missouri.