of Lexa, AR
October 21, 1925 - November 6, 2017
Dorothy Nell Von Kanel, age 92, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Von Kanel was born October 21, 1925 in Helena to the late William and Clementine Allen. She was a member of Barton Baptist Church for more than 60 years.
She is survived by a son, Bobby Von Kanel (Shirley) of Lexa; two daughters, Linda Mangold and Mary Nell Pyron (Eddie), both of Lexa; five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Ervin Von Kanel; her parents; four brothers and one sister.
A graveside service for Dorothy Von Kanel will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Sam Chaney will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Barton Baptist Church.
Honorary pallbearers are Mrs. Von Kanel's grandsons.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Bobby, Linda and Mary Nell, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, she was a very good person. It was so much fun to have grown up as a child, being a 'part' of the Von Kanel family. You have my deepest sympathy!!
Buddy Jacob
Bobby and Shirley.Thinking of you at this difficult time.May God comfort you all.She was an angel on earth!
With sympathy,
Alan Fields
The sun lost a ray. My thoughts are with you & also prayers.
A wonderful woman.
Edwynne
YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS JIM MAYER & MAYER FAMILY
So sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Dot. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobby, Linda, Mary Nell,
On behalf of the Robert Sanders Jr. family,
We offer our heart sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your Mom.
Bob Sanders, J.C. Sanders
Melinda Sanders Bennett & Jackie S. Sanders
Mary Nell & family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You all will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Sandra & Steve Allsup
So sorry to hear this news. Our sympathy and prayers to Bobby and his wife, and to Danielle and the rest of the family.
So sorry for the loss of Grandma Dot, I will miss you so much. Talking to you occasionally and always getting my Birthday and Christmas cards from you. You always kept me in your heart and me with you. The memories of you will always have a special place in my heart. You are the one that help turn my life around and bring God back in it. I will always cherish you and your wonderful heart...Until we meet again....
So sorry to read of your loss but we can celebrate her entry into Paradise. The family is in my prayers for peace and comfort as you transition from presence to memories. She had a full life and has made many loving memories with so many people outside her family. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Rusty Porter