In Remembrance Of
Annabell (Gordon) Allen-Degenhardt
Annabell Allen-Degenhardt, 65 of Liberty, MO passed away, Monday, June 24, 2013 from a heart attack with her family and friends present.
She was born on December 23, 1947 to Jack Gordon and Mary Rose (Hatcher) Gordon Weiss Duke. She grew up in Savannah and graduated from Layfayette High School in St. Joseph.
On November 4, 2012 she was united in marriage to Trey Degenhardt. After their marriage they lived in Liberty, MO.
Annabell was a baker at Doniphan Elementary in Liberty, MO for many years. After a brief stay at home, she went to work for Best Western and retired from the Argosy Casino in November 2012.
Annabell was a scout leader for six years at Franklin Elementary, where the girls learned so much more from her than just camping.
Annabell was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, florist, seamstress, baker and best friend, but she was so much more than the titles she held. Annabell was such a giver, there was not anything that made her happier than giving. She never knew a stranger or someone she wouldn’t try to help. Annabell will be truly missed by many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Harold F. Allen, and her son William F. Allen, Sr.
Annabell is survived by her husband, Trey; daughter, Jackie Butcher and husband Brian; step-son, Christopher Degenhardt; five grandchildren, Monica, Ruth, William, Samantha, and Josh; three great-grandchildren, Izzabell, Dean, and Zavier; sister, Alice Dandeneau and husband Bill; brother Vincent Weiss and wife Edna, daughter-in-law, Rachel and special companion Terry; three special nieces, Brandy, Jennifer, and Felisha; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Gashland Presbyterian Church, 8029 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City.
Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association.
Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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Marchelle & Curt Carleton
To Trey and all the family
Our hearts are so sad for you for dear Annabell. Though we did not get to meet her we could feel her love and how much of a wonderful person she was because of all we have heard about her. She went way to young. May your memories bring you comfort and love.
Lance & Kristi Carkeek
Thinking of your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
ELIZABETH OGLE
SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS JAKIE WE ARE PRAYING THAT GOD WELL BE WITH ALL OF YOU MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND ALL OF YOU DURING THIS TRYING TIME IF YOU NEED ANYTHING YOU KNOW YOU CAN CALL LOVE ALL OF YOU HUGS TO ALL THE OGLES AND BARB TO
Barbara Etter
So sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family. Love you guys.
Alecia Plummer
I remember several of us crammed in moms surburban making the long trip to GA. For girl scouts. She was a wonderful lady.
Dale Looby
Heidi and I are so sorry to hear about your mother passing. When we moved to Missouri and did not have any family it was great to have friends like you and Brian. Of course this friendship led us to meeting your mother or Grandma Allen. It was great for her to treat my kids as a grandchild of her own especially when theirs were so far away. Thank you Grandma Allen for the love and memories. Love the Looby Family 🙂
sue kelley
She was so loving and special to her family, so terribly sorry for your loss.
Susan Brannon
Annabell was a great friend and a joy to work with. Always there for you and fun. She will be greatly missed.
Kristin Ommen
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! There are no words I can say to lessen your sorrow but know I am thinking of you… in every moment!! Love you!!!
Jeanette, Aidan, & Blake Greer
Jackie, Brian, Josh, Sam, and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love you guys!
Frankie Halstead
I remember going and visiting her with my Aunt Christina Hatcher. We went treasure hunting and I found it very fun with her. She and I even had nicknames for one another. I will miss her very much.
Joe Tipton
So glad I got to meet her on those too few occasions.
Rosanne Brueggemann
I have known Annie since Willie and Jackie were toddlers. She was a great lady, full of fun. I will miss her
Charity Hatcher-Halstead
I remember when she took Katharine, Alice and I prom dress shopping. She made the trip wonderful and we all had a great and enjoyable time. She came to her graduation that year too because it was my dad Richards oldest grandchild graduating and the first one too. She got me into doing Genealogy of our family I will keep it up. I will miss her and her family in my prayers.
Tina Eiken
So sorry for your loss. I can see the love of this mother, it shines through her Daughter, so much.
BEKAH WISMER
ANNABELL WAS A BLESSING TO ALL THOSE WHO KNEW HER. I KNOW SHE HAS GREATLY TOUCHED MY LIFE. SHE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Red & Judy Thies
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Jackie and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.