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1953-2025
Cameron, Missouri- Gale Ann Dawson, 72, passed away November 5, 2025.
She was born January 11, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri to Wesley and Caprice (LaKemper) Sandridge.
She graduated from Cameron High School in 1972 and attended art school.
She married Randy Dawson on November 18, 1975 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Gale worked alongside Randy with Dawson Lawn Care for many years along with working at Pioneer Family Restaurant and Nell's Truck Stop.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley Sandridge and Caprice Clark; daughter, Elizabeth Dawson; and brother, Steve Sandridge.
Survivors: husband, Randy of the home; sons, Richard and Randy Dawson, Cameron, Missouri; granddaughter, Chole Dawson; and longtime friend and caregiver, Carl Holliday.
A service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences: www.polandthompson.com
Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO.
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