Anna Melissa Dawson Obituary
The family of Anna Melissa Dawson (Gladstone, Missouri) announces her passing on July 5, 2026. Anna Melissa, born on October 1, 1944, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nellie Mae Smith (Johnson) and Russell Howard Smith; her siblings, Mary Ellen Page (John), Marjorie Lance, Johnnie Smith, Ronald Smith, Gary Smith, Terry Smith, Willie Smith (Bill), Timothy Smith and Yorkie; and her pets, Mickey and Bently.
She is survived by: her friend Brenda; her son Roger Ken Dawson; her son-in-law Doug Obermann; her siblings, Janette Harris (Lonny), Howard Smith and Tommy Smith; and her siblings-in-law, Herb Dawson and Rebecca Jones (Dean). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, cherished friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online at stjude.org/donate (http://stjude.org); Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter, 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64137, or online at waysidewaifs.org/donate (http://waysidewaifs.org); or to your own church or faith community.
