Kathlyn LaNell Blundell Haney

Kathlyn LaNell Blundell Haney


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Jan 19th, 2015

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Biography: Kathlyn LaNell Blundell Haney, age 92, of Little Rock passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at Hospice Home Care. She was born July 1, 1922 in Little Rock to Joseph Bernard Blundell and Bernice LaNell Huggins Blundell. LaNell grew up in San Antonio, TX, where she graduated from Breckenridge High School at age 16. She moved back to Little Rock to attend Little Rock College where she renewed a friendship with Chesney Haney. In 1944, she graduated from St. Vincent?s School of Nursing as a registered nurse. On May 17, 1945, LaNell and Chesney were married in San Antonio where he was stationed with the Army Air Corp. After Chesney was discharged they moved to U of A at Fayetteville. Later she returned to college and in 1978, LaNell graduated from South Arkansas University with a major in Sociology and a minor in Chemistry. During her years in the nursing profession, LaNell held a variety of jobs including ER work and hospital nursing. She worked in Little Rock, Houston, Abilene, ElDorado and Camden. In ElDorado, she was the Assistant Director of Nursing and a clinical instructor for Warner Brown Hospital and later became the visiting nurse for Monsanto Chemical. Upon moving to Camden she became the Director of South Arkansas Family Planning Agency and ultimately retired after many years as the Camden School District nurse. In addition to her chosen profession, LaNell served her community and her church. She attended 1st Methodist Church of ElDorado, 1st Methodist Church of Camden and Asbury Methodist in Little Rock. She was an active member of United Methodist Women and served as both a local and regional officer. She was a member of PEO Chapter BX and served a term as their president. LaNell was a member of the Camden Business and Professional Women?s Club where she served as the President and a representative to the National Convention. She was elected by her peers as the Woman of the Year in 1987. LaNell had many talents. She was an excellent seamstress, an accomplished quilter and an avid gardener. LaNell was a member of the Camden Garden Club and competed in numerous flower shows. However, the best ?flower show? could always be found in her own front yard. LaNell was a woman of integrity and a role model for her children and grandchildren. She highly valued and love her family and was steadfast her faith. She also knew the importance of a good education and worked hard to provide those opportunities for her children. She set high expectations for her self and others. She was always honest, outspoken and an advocate for social justice. These traits served her well in her life and her career. She will be missed by her family and her friends. LaNell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years, Harry Chesney Haney; and her brother, Joseph Bernard Blundell, II. She is survived by her three daughters, Linda (Lee) Muldrow and Leesa (Don) Renshaw of Little Rock and Jerri (Kevin) Gillespie of Bentonville, AR. She was grandmother to 6 grandchildren: Brian Muldrow (Mary), Kelly Muldrow Gunter (John), Aubrey Gillespie and Price Shankle of Little Rock; Grant Gillespie of Fayetteville and Brittany Gillespie of Chicago. She also had 3 great grandchildren: Murphy, Benson and Kathlyn Grace. The family would like to thank her loving caregivers at Hospice Health Care. Services will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 2:00pm. Visitation will be from 4:00pm until 6:00pm Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to First Methodist Church of Camden or Asbury Methodist Church in Little Rock.

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Diane Wolfe
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Linda and Leesa,
Just learned of the passing of your mother. I am so sorry for your loss. Her obituary was lovely. It appears she was a grand lady that was admired by all. God bless.
Diane Wolfe
Regina Stipsky
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry for your loss.
Debbie Lamborn
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jerri and Family,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom, although I never had the privilege of meeting her. I have enjoyed getting to know her through the words and stories from Jerri. She seemed to have such an independent and amazingly witty spirit. Her education and work in her field along with her service to others is an great example to have for a woman of her era, and also for a Mom. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. This loss is never easy. The memories and the stories we have and share are precious and what helps us during these times.
Love and prayers to you and your family.
Debbie Lamborn
Kathy Simmons Autrey
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jerri, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of your Mom.

My sincere condolences and love to you all.


J.T. and Lynne Starkey
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Leesa (and Linda and Jerri),
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of a kind. I am so glad that I have memories of her from when we lived across the street from each other. She touched so very many lives in a positive way. Such a grand role model for all who knew her. This is sure to be a time of sorrow for all of you, but you know she is in the throne room of the Most High. You are all in our prayers. Love, Lynne and JT Starkey
J.T. and Lynne Starkey
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Leesa (and Linda and Jerri),
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of a kind. I am so glad that I have memories of her from when we lived across the street from each other. She touched so very many lives in a positive way. Such a grand role model for all who knew her. This is sure to be a time of sorrow for all of you, but you know she is in the throne room of the Most High. You are all in our prayers. Love, Lynne and JT Starkey
Diane & Marvin
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jerri, Kevin and family,

We are very sorry for your loss. Although we only had the chance to meet your mom once at your home, she remains one of the friendliest, welcoming women we've met since moving here. She lived an amazing life and accomplished many things in her time. May you all find peace and comfort in your memories of time spent with her.
Our sincere condolences and love to you all.
Diane & Marvin
Brenda Galloway
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Ms. Jerri,
I am so sorry for your loss & I know you will miss her deeply. What a remarkable life she lived and made such a way for herself & her family.
Much love, Brenda

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