Alvena "Vennie" Ann Blasdel

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Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 N. Panther Ave
Yellville, AR  72687
Thursday, March 22, 2018
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral
Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel
725 N. Panther Ave
Yellville, AR  72687
Friday, March 23, 2018
1:00 pm
Alvena "Vennie" Ann Blasdel

of Yellville, AR

March 9, 1936 - March 17, 2018

Alvena Ann ''Vennie'' Blasdel, age 82, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Blasdel was born March 9, 1936 in Pine River Village, Minnesota to the late William and Elsie Gillmore Koester. A lifetime resident of the area, she was a 1954 graduate of Yellville-Summit High School, and attended Yellville Methodist Church. She followed her husband all over the world during his 20-year Air Force career. She worked at Baxter Lab in Mtn. Home for 25 years as an Assembler and in Quality Control. She enjoyed quilting and gardening and was a member of the local ladies mug club. Above all, she was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She always had a kind word for everyone.

Vennie is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lt. Col. Lloyd Blasdel (ret.) of the home; two sons: William Blasdel and his wife, Becky, of Yellville, Arkansas; Erick Blasdel of Flippin, Arkansas; two daughters: Carla Campbell and her husband, John, of Mountain Home, Arkansas; Terry Karnes and her husband, Mike, of Bella Vista, Arkansas; one sister-in-law Wilma Koester of Altus, Oklahoma; twelve grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Blasdel will be 5:00 '''' 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Friday, March 23, 2018 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, Arkansas with Bro. Howard Gene Saylors and Niall Blasdel officiating.

Interment will follow at Peel Cemetery in Peel, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Niall Blasdel, Zach Campbell, Jeremy Campbell, Chad Karnes, Mike Karnes and John Campbell.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital at Arkansas Children's Foundation, 1 Children's Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, AR 72202-3591

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11 Condolence(s)
DW
Cordova, TN
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Thursday, March 29, 2018

So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God

Vickie Warren Shuffitt
Rotonda West, FL
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Saturday, March 24, 2018

Words cannot express the sadness we are feeling for our dear family. Vennie was the kindness and sweetest person I know. Sonny and her children, and all of the extended families loved her deeply. She will be greatly missed...forever. God bless you all.

Brent and Glenda Rozeboom
yellville, AR
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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Praying for you all! May the Lord grant you comfort and peace.

Loretta Foresee & Argie Stackhouse
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Sympathy and prayers to the family. We have lots good memories remind us of her.

Loretta and Argie

Kerry Brian Irvine
Lindsay, AZ
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Alvena was a lovely lady. She was a pleasure to talk with and both Brigitte and I became very fond of her. Our sincere condolences to Llyod, family and friends.

Mary Ann (cheek) Angus
Yellville, AR
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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Prayers to the family, Vennie will be greatly missed. From all the Cheek Mountain Family

Gloria skeeters
Flippin, AR
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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

I never saw you when you weren't smiling. You were so nice to know and will be missed. You brightened our word and now you will brighten up heaven.

Shirla Hill
Mountain Home, AR
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Monday, March 19, 2018

We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers during this sad time for you and the entire extended families.

Judith R. Bearden
Yellville, AR
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Monday, March 19, 2018

My deepest sympathy
Judith

Lou Annie Kelley
Mountain Home, AR
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Monday, March 19, 2018

Alvena was a sweet friend.I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Amy Stuart
Yellville, AR
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Monday, March 19, 2018

Our family has known Vinnie since we moved here in 1980. She was always an awesome neighbor and friend. We will miss our friend and neighbor immensely. ❤