Remembering Nancy Lynn Dawson

Remembering Nancy Lynn Dawson

1952 – 2023

The Dawson family would like to share that Jack’s wife, Nancy, went to her Heavenly home early Tuesday morning. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. The visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:30-8:00 and the service Friday morning at 10, both at First Baptist Church in Webb City.

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 to honor Nancy’s life and lift up the name of Jesus. We appreciate your prayers during this time.

Nancy’s Obituary

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….change of plans…born Thursday morning!

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.

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

Thank you for your support over the many years Jack has been painting. Nancy had a passion to spread the message of Jesus and loved to use the hidden messages that Jack puts into every painting as a witnessing tool. She loved to tell the stories!