Annie Bell Van Ness
Annie Bell (Napier) Van Ness was born on July 11, 1946, and departed this life on November 2, 2024.
She was preceded in her death by her husband of almost 59 years William (Sonny) Van Ness. He was the love of her life, and they enjoyed many great years together. To this union their daughter Vicki Lynn was born.
Annie was also preceded in death by her parents, Pinkney Napier and Susie (Cantrell) Napier; her brothers, Fred Napier, William 'Dave" Napier, Clarence "Short" Napier and Lloyd "Samps" Napier; her sisters, Eula Dewhirst (Bob), Mary Lou Hotson, Lena Cantrell (Jim) and Louisa Patty.
Annie is survived by her daughter, Vicki Wood and husband Dennis of Seymour; her sister, Geneva Bennett and husband Roy of Seymour; her grandsons, David Wood and Dustin Wood of Seymour; one great-grandson, Liam Standfield-Wood also of Seymour; her sisters-in-law, Louise Napier and Wanda Napier of Marshfield; her brother-in-law, Richard Hotson of Granite City, Illinois. A multitude of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends all that she loved dearly.
Annie became a wife and homemaker for several years when she married Sonny. She was a great cook (which Sonny loved). She was a wonderful caregiver and housekeeper.
She loved to read. She could read a book in just a few hours. Her love of reading led her to open a little bookstore on the corner of Sonny's plumbing shop. She ran the bookstore and helped Sonny with his business until she retired due to health problems in 2010. She loved helping people and chatting with customers, relatives and friends.
Annie was born into a large family. She enjoyed Sunday get togethers at her mom and dad's home. Everyone loved going to "Grandma Susie's" where there was much love, many laughs along with jokes and teasing.
Annie also loved spending time with her daughter. Spending time together chatting and shopping were great times. Also spending time with her grandsons was very special to her. She enjoyed them dearly and they would sit for hours dealing with video games and watching tv. She made sure they had snacks and treats every Sunday when they came to visit. She also enjoyed spending time with Liam, her great grandson, who made her laugh a lot. Sometimes she would hug him so tight he didn't think she was going to let go. Annie greatly enjoyed spending time with her friends and always looked forward to those visits.
Annie was very talented at sewing. She made clothes for her friends. She also made beautiful clothes for her daughter Vicki and her barbie dolls.
Annie was a wonderful person full of love, kindness, encouraging words and empathy. She will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved her.
Psalm 103 2-5 Praise the Lord my soul and forget not all his benefits-who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the Eagles.
Psalm 91 1-2 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord he is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.
Psalm 34 vs 4 I sought the Lord and he answered me and he delivered me from all my fears.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Fraker Funeral Home, Inc., Marshfield, with visitation before services at noon. Interment will follow in Seymour Masonic Cemetery.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family and left in care of Fraker Funeral Home, Inc., P.O. Box 85, Marshfield, MO, 65706.