Dixie Ann Banderman, 87, passed away on October 21, 2026, in Washington, MO.  Born in Franklin County, Mo., on September 30, 1939, Dixie made her home in Lonedell.

Dixie was a longtime member of Prospect Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She worked at Paramount Cap Factory and also drove a school bus for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed quilting, breeding Jack Russell dogs, and cheering on her beloved Miami Dolphins.

Dixie was preceded in death by her husband, Aurbrey “Beef” Banderman; her parents, Eugene and Edna (Reed) George; and her sister, Linda Lewis.

She is survived by her sons, Steve (Sharon) Banderman of Bourbon and Mike (Karen) Banderman of Lonedell; her half-brother, Mark George of St. Clair; and her half-sister, Diane “DeDe” Wideman of St. Clair. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Stephanie Banderman, Gus Banderman, Stacy (Brett) Burns, Jenny (Jeff) Ulrich, Shannon DeClue, and Traci (Chris) Hitpas; and her great-grandchildren, Alex, Xavier, Ben, Wyatt, Elli, Jenna, Madison, Joshua, Jacob, Kess, and Nora.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Midlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Prospect Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Prospect Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Midlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens.