Avanell S. Dedman 93 of Plattsburg died Wednesday February 14, 2024, at a local healthcare center.  Born on September 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 August 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 2:00PM Monday February 19, 2024, at the Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service Plattsburg Missouri. 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