Dedman, Avanell S. 1930-2024 Plattsburg, Mo.

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PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Avanell S. Dedman, 93, of Plattsburg, Missouri, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at a local healthcare center. Born on Sept. 25, 1930, in Cameron, Missouri, to Rolla N. and Josephine Grove Sloan. She was a high school graduate and received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Plattsburg, Modern Study Club, Atchison Homemakers and Missouri Retired Teachers Association.

On Aug. 11, 1951, she married Robert S. “Bob” Dedman who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Gerald and Burt Sloan.

Survivors include her three children, Steve Dedman, of the home, Laurie (Ron) Martz, of Gladstone, Missouri, Stan (Cheri) Dedman, of Plattsburg Missouri; her grandchildren, Sean (Amelia) Martz, Jon Martz, Stuart (Kristy) Dedman and Curtis (Lisa) Dedman; great-grandchildren, Masen, Hayden, Sophia, Charlie Robert, Alacard and Michael; and several nieces and nephews.

Healing farewell services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at the Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg. Interment will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Plattsburg. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial gifts to the Plattsburg Senior Center or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Plattsburg Missouri.

Online obituary and guestbook at www.baileycox.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.