of Conway, AR
December 3, 1928 - November 5, 2023
Anna Marie Nahlen Gunderman, age 94, of Conway passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1928, to Joe and Christine Rumker Nahlen. She retired from Kimberly Clark in Conway after 20 years. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Church and a member of the Christian Mothers Society and a faithful participant of Senior Saints. She was very active in all aspects of St. Joseph Church. The Gunderman family garden was known throughout the city that she attended to daily.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank, of 58 years, and her son, John Gunderman. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joe, Andrew, Tony and Clarence Nahlen and her sisters, Sister Josita Nahlen, OSB, Gertrude Siebenmorgen, and Theresa Nahlen.
She is survived by her daughters, Margaret (Deacon Calvin) Pearcy of Conway, Sharon (Mark) Tyler, of Morrilton, Annette (Duane) Snider of Greenbrier, and Janice (Jeff) Gossett of Germantown, Tennessee. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Fr. Jason Tyler of Fayetteville, Tara Tinker of Conway, Kimberly (Justin) Spickes of Little Rock, Josh (Michelle) Tinker of Bella Vista, Eric Tyler of Morrilton, Rachel (Colton) Kordsmeier of Conway, Matthew (Karah) Snider of Nesbit, Mississippi, Melissa Snider of lowa City, lowa, Katherine Snider of Hollister, Missouri, and Anna Gossett of Germantown, Tennessee; 9 great-grandchildren, Melody Spickes, Maggie Tinker, Hannah Tinker, Tyler Spickes, Emily Tinker, Millicent Tinker, Thomas Kordsmeier, Oliver Kordsmeier, and Samuel Kordsmeier; step-grandchildren, Ryan, Jordan (Jessica), Madelyn (Summer) and Lillian Pearcy, and one brother, T. J. Nahlen of Conway.
The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to Nalene Langford and Peggy Burns Rappold for all the care they have given to Anna these last few months.
A rosary and visitation will be held at St. Joseph Church from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, November 24. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 25, at 10:00am, also at St. Joseph, with grandson, Fr. Jason Tyler presiding. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway.
ln lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph School Endowment in Conway or Sacred Heart School Endowment in Morrilton.
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12 Condolence(s)
Danny
Friday, November 24, 2023
Mrs Ann will be missed. Such a sweet, loving and hard working lady. Always had a kind and warm welcome to me and others. Prayers for her and family,may she rest in peace ??
Richard and Carla Tyler
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
She lived a long life and the family is very lucky to have her this long with you. Sorry for your loss but she is now in a better place. Love you all!
Mary Ellen Kordsmeier
Thursday, November 16, 2023
So sorry for the loss of your mom. I know she was greeted by your dad and John and her family in heaven. Praying for your comfort in this sad time.
Barbara and Leldon King
Saturday, November 11, 2023
We send our love and prayers to the family.
Mary Ann Rains
Friday, November 10, 2023
Sending prayers, condolences and love.
Nalene Langford
Thursday, November 9, 2023
I have been very blessed to know Anna over the past 3years.She has enriched my life in many ways.Her faithful prayers, encouraging words and very wise ways ...and just spending time with her ,will always be with me.She welcomed me into her home and heart .She will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Corky and Rosy Wright
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Sweet Ann. We were neighbors at one time and became friends for life. She was always sharing her smile and kindness. Rest in peace.
Deacon Stephen Brunet
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Margaret, Deacon Calvin, and family,
Very sorry for your loss of Anna Marie. What a wonderful and full life she led! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God's peace,
Deacon Stephen Brunet
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church
Bella Vista, Arkansas
Marilyn Whitley
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Ann was a sweetheart of a lady I know her family will miss her dearly.
Linda Waytenick
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Miss Anna was such an example for all of us; her faith, smile, charity and charm will be so missed but a glorious day when she arrived in her well deserved heavenly home.
Betty Beck-McCabe
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Our prayers are for the family in their time of loss and sadness
Jan Hall
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
So sorry for your loss, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.