of Paragould, AR
March 1, 1935 - December 5, 2020
Dee Dahnke, 85, of Paragould, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Ms. Dee was born March 1, 1935, in Black Oak, Arkansas, to the late Robert Reed and Zola E. (Lentz) Meurer. Ms. Dee loved serving her church, the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ in Paragould, and enjoyed studying the word of God with all who would listen. She was widely known as the ''bag lady'' for her missionary work of making sleeping mats out of plastic sacks for the Haiti Relief Ministry. Ms. Dee also helped in rolling bandages for the African medical missions. In addition to her church, Ms. Dee enjoyed Beanie Baby hunting, canning, and had a great love for her family and enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren.
Ms. Dee was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Allen Richard Dahnke; her son, Richard ''Ric'' Reed Dahnke; brothers, Elbert, Jerry, and Mack Meurer; and sister, Jan Levitt.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Cindy Tedder and husband, Phillip, Diane Dahnke-Dearing and husband, Todd, Donna Wilkerson and husband, Bert ''Alan'', and Cheryl Kukla and husband, John; daughter-in-law, Kathy Dahnke; her grandchildren, Samantha Hofstra and husband, Ryan, Chase Dahnke and wife, Melisa, Casey Tedder, Jarrett Tedder and wife, Ellen, Caleb Miner, Aaron Miner and wife, Miranda, Alexander Perkins, Noah Stepanovich, Cody Dahnke and fiancée, Abby, and Rebecca Losch and husband, DJ; four great grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Bobby Meurer; and sisters Pat Moss, Myra Martin, and Linda Jones.
Funeral services for Ms. Dee will be held 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ with Larry McFadden and Rick Watson officiating. Burial will follow at the Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Ms. Dee will be lying in repose at the church from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. for those who would like to pay their respects and sign the guestbook. No family will be present at this time.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Serving as pallbearers will be Casey Tedder, Jarrett Tedder, Caleb Miner, Aaron Miner, Alexander Perkins, Noah Stepanovich, Cody Dahnke, and Chase Dahnke. Honorary pallbearers will be David ''DJ'' Losch and Ryan Hofstra.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance while observing social distancing guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear masks upon entering and while in the building.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Haiti Relief Ministry in care of the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ, 1000 7th Street Paragould, Arkansas 72450.
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12 Condolence(s)
Purnell Sandy weir
Sunday, December 13, 2020
I am saddened by your loss of Dee. Myra or Linda I would love to hear more from my special friend . Home phone is 501 278 5576.
Melinda Wilburn Coleman
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Cindy I want to say I'm sorry to hear about you're mother. I just heard but I want to say I have a lot of sweet memories of her. Her laugh and that big smile. May GOD give yal peace and comfort during this time. Love Melinda
Suzanne Leavitt
Thursday, December 10, 2020
I have so many wonderful memories of my Aunt Dee and most of those images involve her quick wit and contagious giggle. She was also a very kind and generous lady. She loved her husband and she loved her children. She loved everybody's children. She and Uncle Al opened their home to young persons more than once over the years and in her presence you always felt that you belonged. I know she believed in God and hoped for a better life in the future. I feel certain that our loving God, Jehovah will bless that hope for her and what a wonderful day that will be. -John 5:28, 1 Corinthians 15: 25, 26.
Karen Leavitt Stine
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
So much of Aunt Dee's personality lives on in her children. You girls each have something she gave you...her joyful spirit, the love she felt for her family, and her faith. Whenever you miss her, spend time together and share your memories. My heart is with you, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. (Philippians 1:9)
Yvonne E Taylor
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
May the peace and grace of our Father comfort you during these sad moments. And may the memories of your beloved one be a blessing.
Laurie Leavitt Figueroa
Monday, December 7, 2020
I have so many nice memories of my Aunt Dee. Loved her laugh and how her nose crinkled up when she was a little mischevious. Loved how down to earth she was...enjoying simple things like Holly Bologna. Loved her "more the merrier" attitude....always happy to be right in the middle of any crowd that was laughing, talking or singing. My deepest sympathy to all her loved ones. Since death teaches us how short life is, then the resurrection will also teach us how short death is. [Isaiah 25:8]
William Busbea
Monday, December 7, 2020
I loved this lady and will miss her smile and delightful since of humor. Love to the cousins
Laurie Figueroa
Monday, December 7, 2020
I have so many nice memories of my Aunt Dee. Loved her laugh and how her nose crinkled up when she was a little mischevious. Loved how down to earth she was...enjoying simple things like Holly Bologna. Loved her "more the merrier" attitude....always happy to be right in the middle of any crowd that was laughing, talking or singing. My deepest sympathy to all her loved ones. Since death teaches us how short life is, then the resurrection will also teach us how short death is. [Isaiah 25:8]
Daniel and Amy Wilkerson
Monday, December 7, 2020
God bless everyone and may God bless you all to the fullest!!!
Judy Leavitt Holloway
Monday, December 7, 2020
Aunt Dee, the fun Aunt! She will truly be missed. I remember my Mom (Jan) taking us for weekend visits to her house in Paragould. Her house was definitely the place to be! Full of laughter, family and even extended family. My heart goes out to her children (my cousins Cindy, Diane, and Donna) Keeping each of you in my prayers because there will be days ahead that will be darker than others. But hold tight to the Bible's promise at Revelation 21:3,4. Love you all ❤️
Michael Leavitt
Monday, December 7, 2020
I remember Aunt Dee in my childhood years and adolescence as a woman with great humor. Her smile was a beacon of joy. She always made me feel like I was one of her own. Because of her essence, it was a wonderful feeling to know I was loved. I will miss her.
Roy and Kay Thomas
Monday, December 7, 2020
We are sorry for your loss she will be missed . We wanted to be there but for health reasons we were able to. with love Roy and Kay