Anna Mae Lindell 1908-2002

LINDELL

Posted By: Lorelei Rusco (email)
Date: 2/23/2014 at 10:02:52

Lindell, Anna Mae Rightsell -
Funeral services for Anna Mae Lindell, age 93, of Lenox, who died Friday, January 4, 2002, were held Tuesday, January 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lenox. Interment was held in the Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak. Memorials can be given in Annna's name. Arrangements entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Anna Mae Lindell was born March 11, 1908, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Rufus Rightsell and Alethea Swank Rightsell. Anna was the oldest daughter of nine children, six brothers and two sisters. She was baptized and confirmed in the First Baptist Church in Knox City, Texas, at an early age.

On October 6, 1937, she was united in marriage to Russell Lindell in Shenandoah, Iowa. Together she and Russell lived on the Lindell Century Farm and attended the Lutheran Church in Nyman until they purchased a farm northwest of Lenox in 1950.
At this time they joined the United Methodist Church in Lenox.

Anna was an active member of the ladies Quilting Circle. At last count she had assisted in quilting in over ninety-six large quilts and has baby blankets in eight states! She was active for many years in the Sunshine Sisters Club and ladies church circles, as well as heading up the church dinners for many years. Anna had
the gift of hospitality and was always there when someone was in need. She enjoyed the farm life and spending time in her flower garden tending to her roses and dahlias. In 1973 Anna moved to Lenox. She was a wonderful cook, well known for her cinnamon rolls. No one ever went away hungry when Anna was around! Anna loved being with her family and friends.

Left to cherish Anna's memory are her son Keith Lindell and wife Jean of Lenox; three daughters: Marvin Parker of Council Bluffs; Ellen (Tims) Brashers of Grove, Oklahoma: and Donna Cope and husband Tom of Omaha, Nebraska; a granddaughter,
Barbara Kricsfeld and husband Berry; two grandsons: Troy Lindell and fiance Tricia; Brent Lindell and wife Kristine; two great-granddaughters: Jennifer and Kristin Coppa; two greatgrandsons: Logan and Keegan Lindell; four step granddaughters; one step grandson; ten step great-grandchildren; two sisters: Lucille Gillespie of Red Oak and Marjorie Foster of Port
Hueneme, California; along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and neighbors.

Preceding Anna in death were her two husbands: James Earl Tims and Russell Lindell; her parents Rufus and Alethea; two sons: Jr. Tims and Marlin Lindell: two sons-in-law: Bernard Parker and Delbert Brashers; and all six brothers: Hubert,
George, Bill, Jack, Coy, and Stanley.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 16, 2002