of Barton, AR

May 29, 1932 - August 10, 2024

Woody Von Kanel, 92, of Barton, Arkansas passed away early Saturday, August 10, 2024. Ms. Woody, as most everyone knew her, was born on May, 29, 1932 in Wardell, Arkansas to the late Franklin Robert Ernest Dean and Gracie Floy Kelly (m) Dean. She was of the Christian faith and served the Lord as a longtime member of Barton Baptist Church in Barton, Arkansas. Woody worked as a Barton High School secretary for approximately thirty years until her retirement.

She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Her family was everything; she cherished the holidays when they crowded her home with love and celebration. Working in her yard, reading and talking on the phone were some of her favorite pastimes. She was a wonderful ''Mimi'' and her beautiful smile warmed the hearts of everyone who knew her. She will be profoundly missed and forever loved by those lucky enough to have been a part of her life.

Woody Von Kanel is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Gracie Dean; her husband, Raymond Von Kanel and her six sisters.

She is survived by her children, Cindy Beard (Darrell) of Batesville, Arkansas, Mike Von Kanel (Denice) of Fairfeild Bay, Arkansas and Nancy Inman of Goshen, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, along with special friends, David Bagley, Sue Leifer and JB Jones.

Pallbearers will be Lisa Taylor, David Huffman, Nathan Huffman, Rachel Richardson, Ben Von Kanel, Amy Von Kanel, Chuck Simmons, Greg Simmons, Mike Simmons, Matt Inman and Nicholas Inman.

The family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations could be made to a favorite charity.

A Graveside will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Thursday, August, 15, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. The service will be worked by the staff of Roller-Citizens. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com