SUSAN ELAINE ANDERSON

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
ANDERSON

Susan Elaine Anderson, 56, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Cox Medical Center South. She was born Nov. 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, Kan.; two children, Jacob C. Anderson and Jessica J. Anderson, both of Springfield; a brother, Richard Bruce Dixon II and his wife Susie of Springfield; a sister, Frances M. Cross of Edgerton, Kan.; and a loving friend, Monte Von Stroh, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Springfield, Mo., with Chaplain Mark Chamberlin officiating.

Burial will be held in the Greenlawn Memorial Garden.

Visitation will be held in the funeral home from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., one hour before the service on Saturday.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Springfield, Mo.