Eddie Ann Padgett, daughter of the late Nelba Jean Rainey and Lee Rainey, was born on January 6, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on February 8, 2020 at the Jackson Manor in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 73.

Eddie Ann had worked as a beautician, and later worked as a secretary for NB Harty.  She enjoyed researching her family genealogy and tracking her family roots. She was a member of the Stoddard County Genealogy Society.  Eddie Ann was also a member of the Altrusa Club, where she served as several different officers, and on many committees.  She was apart of the Dexter Community Betterment Committee, and played a role in getting the red caboose in its current location. 

She is survived by two special family members, who were closer to her, then words can describe, Jamie Gilooly of Jackson, Missouri and Kristin Parker of Jackson, Missouri; by a neighbor, who turned into a great friend, Terry Holder of Dexter, Missouri; by Kristin’s children, who were the grandchildren she never had, Mara Golden, Nick Golden and Gage Parker, and by classmates and other friends and family.

Friends may visit at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. 

Funeral services will then be conducted on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter.  Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.