Dixie Joan Ryan Obituary
The passing of Dixie Joan Ryan of Carterville, Missouri leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 22, 2026 at the age of 90. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dixie Joan Ryan or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Dixie find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her grandmother Dixie Joan Ryan (Wolfe); her parent Juanita Wolfe; her sister Sharon Winters; her son Doug Cramer; and her grandson David Box III.
She is survived by: her husband William D. Ryan of Carterville, MO; her daughters, Debora Palmer (Tim) of Joplin, Cristy Snow (Bill) of Brownsville, TX, Carrie Box (David) of Joplin, Lori McGraw (Steve) of Torrington, WY and Becky Begay (Wallace) of Mesa, AZ; and her sister Lou Ann Bryant (Larry) of Carl Junction. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Mason-Woodard Chapel (3701 E 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Carterville Cemetery (2060 N Pine St, Carterville, MO 64801).
