Elizabeth Venable

Elizabeth Venable, age 93, passed away at her home in Topeka, KS, surrounded by her loved ones on February 26, 2017. All who knew her will remember Elizabeth for her gentle nature, warm smile and generous spirit. She was born in Chillicothe, Missouri, the daughter of Maurice and Wilhemina Dorney. On November 26, 1948, Elizabeth was united in marriage to Bill Venable at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He preceded her in death. Elizabeth is survived by her five children; Susan Venable of Topeka, KS, Nancy Groves (Gary) of Topeka, KS, Julie Spiker (Kerry) of Dayton, OH, Mark Venable (Joyce) of Ankeny, IA, and Bob Venable of Hartsburg, MO; nine grandchildren; nine great¬grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Carol Venable; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Maurice Dorney, Jr., sisters, Helen Hecker, Mary Gatson, and Gertrude Timmons. Elizabeth's husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very fortunate to be recipients of her loving and caring spirit; she was happiest when surrounded by her family. Throughout her life Elizabeth was deeply devoted to her faith. She was a member of Mater Dei Catholic Church in Topeka and formerly a member of St. Columban Catholic Church in Chillicothe, MO where she was a member of St. Anne's Altar Society. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1941. Elizabeth loved flowers and enjoyed tending to her garden. She was a former member of Chillicothe Garden Club. In Topeka, family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where a rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. In Chillicothe, a rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Friday evening at Lindley Funeral Home, followed by visitation until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Columban Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Columban Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mater Dei Parish, Topeka, St. Columban Catholic Church Restoration Campaign in Chillicothe or to St. Croix Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home.

Elizabeth Venable

April 3, 1923 - February 26, 2017