Susan Elaine Anderson, age 56, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011, at Cox Medical Center South. She was born November 12, 1954, in Jefferson City, MO, to Richard and Mary (Ramsey) Dixon.
Susan worked as a dental assistant and receptionist for over 33 years. She was a loving mother and sister. She loved camping and horseback riding. Susan was a campfire enthusiast “pyro”. She enjoyed motorcycle rides with her friend Monte, and will be greatly missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her father Richard Bruce Dixon; and a brother in-law Chuck Cross.
She is survived by her mother Mary Elizabeth(Ramsey) Dixon of Fort Scott, KS; two children: Jacob C. Anderson, and Jessica J. Anderson, both of Springfield, MO; a brother Richard Bruce Dixon, II, and wife Susie of Springfield, MO; a sister Frances M. Cross of Edgerton, KS; a loving friend Monte Von Stroh; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East Springfield, MO with Chaplain Mark Chamberlin officiating. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM one hour before service Saturday, August 20, 2011, in the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Springfield, MO.