Nancy Dodson

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Nancy Darlene (Galardo) Dodson passed away in her loving daughter’s arms on January 23, 2024, in Overland Park, KS, from complications due to nonalcoholic liver cirrhosis. She was born on June 28, 1949, to Sherman and Iva Galardo, both of whom preceded her in death.

Nancy grew up in Carterville, MO, and was a graduate of Carterville High School class of 1968.

On November 6, 1972, she married the love of her life, Charles (Charlie) Dodson, and later adopted his daughter Julie. Charlie and Nancy had three children during their marriage, all of whom she loved dearly.

Nancy owned and operated Dodson’s Greenhouse in Purcell, MO. Customers would travel from miles away to tiny Purcell to purchase Nancy’s well-known tomato plants and beautiful flowers.

On January 2, 1994, Nancy’s world changed when Charlie tragically passed away. Nancy became a single mother and did not skip a beat caring for and providing for her children.

Nancy is survived by her loving children, Julie Riemer (Larry), Duneweg, MO, Flint Dodson, Ozark, MO, Clinton Dodson (Heather), Jasper, MO, and Keri Jackson (Ken), Overland Park, KS; grandchildren Mercadies Dodson, Zach Dixon, Chase Dixon, and Kathryn Finley; and great-grandchildren Nalla, Livy, Lola, and Diem.




Nancy was a 52-year resident of Purcell, MO. She was a member of New Beginnings Outreach Church.




Nancy is remembered by many for her kindness, smile, and feistiness. She was the second mother to many of her children’s friends, all of whom have wonderful memories with her. She was fiercely independent and there was not anything she could not tackle on her own. She had a great love for all animals and received great joy from her dogs. She loved attending Webb City Football games with her best friend, Bobbie. Nancy also loved to attend estate sales, research old currency, and collect antique marbles. Her children were everything to her and she did not hesitate to gleam with pride talking about them. Her greatest joy was being a mom and a Nan Nan.




Visitation will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City, MO. Services will be on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Nancy will be laid to rest at Weaver Cemetery next to her beloved husband, Charlie, immediately following the services.




Nancy would have wanted everyone to wear pink or a bright color.










Immortality (Do Not Stand By My Grave and Weep)

by

Clare Harner




Do not stand

By my grave, and weep,

I am not there,

I do not sleep--




I am the thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints in snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle, autumn rain.

As you awake with morning's hush,

I am the swift, up-flinging rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the day transcending night.




Do not stand

By my grave, and cry--

I am not there,

I did not die.




Funeral arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home. The family encourages relatives and friends to visit Nancy’s memorial page to share photos and memories.