Delema “Dee” Dawson, age 75, of Springfield passed away on Friday September 11, 2015 . She was born in Hardy, Arkansas to Eugene and Velma Vawter. She was raised in Henderson, AR. Dee was a beloved sister to Margaret, who survives. She graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1957. Dee married Charles Dale Dawson in 1961. From that union there were two children: Charles E. Dawson and Becky Cantrell. They eventually moved to Springfield, MO. They enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. She was employed by Springfield School systems for many years. Dee and Dale loved attending services at Fox Hollow Baptist Church. Dee dearly loved all of her grandchildren.
Dee was preceded in death by Dale, her husband of 52 years, and her Nephew Paul White. She is survived by: her two children, Charles and wife Barbara, and Becky Cantrell; sister Margaret Vawter; grandchildren: John W. Dawson and wife Colleen, Delema Suzanne Dawson, Carolyn Dawson, Blaid Cantrell and Brianna Cantrell; great-grandchildren: Talitha Maus and Nick Maus.
Services will be held on Wednesday September 16, 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation starts at 3:00 pm, with a 4:00 pm Graveside service in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.