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Dixie Edwards Obituary
Thompson Health & Rehab Center.
She was born July 3, 1939 in Lincoln, MO, daughter of the late Willard and Orpha (See) Owens.
On December 28, 1980, she married Homer Dale Edwards who preceded her in death on July 29,
2025.
Dixie was an elementary school teacher for 32 years. She enjoyed plants, reading, spending time
with her family and trips to the casino.
Survivors include two sons, Travis Hagedorn (Shannon) and Tony Hagedorn (Audrey), all of
Sedalia; a stepson, Keith Edwards (Rebecca), of Portland, MO; a step-daughter-in-law, Christine
Edwards; grandchildren, Dylan McEwin (Morgan), Zack Bridges, Nick Hagedorn (Megan), Sam
Hagedorn, Kendall Hagedorn, Nikki Harris (Will), Buddy Edwards, Jr., and Carman Seay
(Justin), Lily Steinman and Adrienne Calvert (Blake); and numerous great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a stepson, Buddy Edwards.
Visitation will begin at 5:30 pm Monday, September 29, 2025 with the funeral service to follow
at 6:30 pm at Heckart Funeral Home.
Burial will be 11:30 am Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw.
The family suggests memorial contributions to E.W. Thompson Health & Rehab Center in care
of Heckart Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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