Mrs. Dorothy Ann Pampell's Obituary
Dorothy Ann Krenek-Pampell, a long-time resident of Houston, passed away on the evening of November 27th, 2016 at Bayshore Medical Center at the age of 89.
Born on August 26th, 1927 in Dime Box, TX, Dorothy was the first child of Annie Wotipka Krenek and Joe Krenek and the eldest sibling to her brother, Hilton Krenek. She married Louis Pampell on June 1, 1947. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Louis M. Pampell, her sons and their wives, Adrian and Tracey Pampell, Keith and Patty Pampell, and daughter, Darlene Bryan; her grandchildren, Brandon Pampell, Jason Pampell, Crissy and Eric Beris, Cathy Pampell, Bryan Pampell, Melissa Pampell, Mark Pampell, Lorenzo Pampell, Tessini Bryan, Tristen Bryan, and Kohner Bryan; and her great-grandchildren, Landyn Pampell, Rachel Beris, and Jacob Beris. Dorothy is preceded in death by her daughter, Venita Ann Pampell, and her parents, Joe Krenek, Annie Wotipka Krenek Bravenec, and her stepfather, John Bravenec.
Growing up on a farm, she worked very hard to help support her family. She picked cotton, collected eggs, milked cows, and farmed peanuts on her family’s farm until moving to Houston, TX at the age of 18. Upon moving, she received her bookkeeping certification and was employed with Gulf Oil Company in Pasadena, TX. Soon after, she began managing accounts at her husband’s company, Dime Box Drywall. In addition to her work, Dorothy was an active member of her community and church well into her 80s. She was a long time member and served in numerous leadership positions at Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, active in the PTA and little league for her children and grandchildren, and volunteered on election day at the polls.
Dorothy loved being an engaged member of her community, spending time with her family and friends, and cooking for her loved ones. She rarely missed a chance to attend family reunions and other family gatherings, including weddings for which she led many wedding marches along with her husband, Louis. She loved to be in the middle of planning big parties, especially at Dime Box Drywall, where she managed to plan and cook for hundreds at the annual Christmas party and at the Bolivar beach house where fishing and entertaining family and friends occurred annually. Dorothy also took joy in traveling, gardening, crocheting, and gambling-for which she was notoriously lucky at winning. Dorothy was extremely strong, insightful, and quick-witted. A stubborn and driven woman, she worked tirelessly to ensure that her family members were taken care of. Her compassion and thoughtfulness touched the lives all those who surrounded her, and she would sacrifice anything for those she loved. She celebrated her 69th wedding anniversary to her husband this past summer, and took immense pride in being with the man she loved for so many years..
Visitation with be held on Thursday, December 1st, from 5-8 pm at South Park Funeral Home, 1310 N Main St, Pearland, TX. The funeral will take place on Friday, December 2nd at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook St, Houston, TX.
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