Dawn Marie Tieden, 61, of Lebanon, MO passed away on Tuesday, February, 24, 2026. She was born on Tuesday, February 16, 1965 in Alamogordo, NM to Patricia Shutz and Donald Tieden.

Dawn loved gardening, painting, going to the beach, being outside, rock collecting, shopping and most of all, spending time with her grandkids.

She was proceeded in death by her parents and one son Brandon Hephner.

Dawn is survived by her boyfriend of 22 years Richard Bailey, five daughters Candice Hephner, Tasha Hephner, Tanya Hutcheson, Cassandra Selby (husband Tim) and Brittany Hephner, two sisters Jolene Parker and Debbie Carter, one brother Don Tieden (wife Pam), 18 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Graveside services will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO 65802. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com

God looked around his garden

And found an empty space

Then he looked down upon the Earth

And saw your tired face

He put his arms around you

And lifted you to rest

God's garden must be beautiful

He only takes the best