Dorinda Nadene Jarrell's Obituary
Funeral services for Dorinda Nadene Jarrell, 74, of Leesville, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in the Polk Memorial Episcopal Church of Leesville. Burial will follow in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 5:00 P.M– 8:00 P.M in the funeral home.
Dorinda was born on September 1, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to her parents, Linus & Gertrude Watson Tempel. She passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 in Leesville.
Dorinda was born a servant. She has taken care of many loved ones in their time of need and was always willing to lend a hand to help where she could, even if it was making something delicious to share with others.
She was an avid quilter. She loved creating beautiful quilts and giving them to a special someone to show her love. However, her quilting time was more than just a hobby, it was her time to spend with her friends. She made many wonderful memories and friendships that became an intricate part of her daily life.
Dorinda was a faithful member of Polk Memorial Episcopal Church for over 40 years. During this time she has served on many committees and was involved in the Daughters of the King where she lived by their motto: “Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our vision as Daughters of the King is to know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become reflections of God’s love throughout the world.”
Most importantly she loved her family. As a testament to her love, she was a devoted wife to Kenneth for 53 years. Her pride and joys were her daughter and her grandchildren. She loved spending time with them whether on the soccer fields or beating them at a hand of cards as well as catching up with them with visits, pictures, and social media.
Dorinda is preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Beverly Rex, Marlene Tempel, brother; David Tempel.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 53 years: Kenneth Jarrell of Leesville, LA., daughter; Becky Jarrell Clear (Danny) of Pineville, LA., step-children; Janice Lee Kaafarani (Bilal) of Atlanta, GA., Terry Ann Cribb of Michigan, Cindy Lou Nettles of Colorado Springs, CO., brother; Kevin Tempel of Ft Wayne, IN., sister; Doretta Cline (Dave) of Antwerp, OH., grandchildren; Kenneth “KC” Clear, Zachary Clear, Allison Clear, Steven Kaafarani , Brian Kaafarani, Kristina Chima, Danielle Clary, Michael Cribb, and 7 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Dorinda Jarrell to Polk Memorial Episcopal Church (PO Box 1546, Leesville, LA)
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Jarrell Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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