Nedra Ann Gaines, daughter of the late Cecil Beckham and Lily Lusk Beckham, was born on May 12, 1941 and departed this life on February 10, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 78 years.

Mrs. Gaines was a former floor worker for the International Hat Factory in Dexter, Missouri and a resident of Dexter.

She is survived by her son, Terry Gaines of Dexter and her daughter, Tracey Gaines of Dexter; by five grandchildren, Aaron, Ethan, Jesse, Kayla and Cassie; and by seven great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Audrey, Julien, Carter, Elias, Landon and Charlie.

Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Cecil Beckham and by two sisters, Shirley Edwards and Jean Rainey.

Graveside services will be conducted at Dexter Cemetery on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

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