"What a wonderfully special lady. She will truly be missed, but so glad she is now walking on streets of gold with no work to do but worship her God. "
In loving memory of
Cellia Volner
January 18, 2011
Cellia Emma (Whited) Volner was born on March 25, 1923 in Graff, Missouri the daughter of Luther and Zona (Woods) Whited. Cellia entered into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday evening, January 18, 2011 in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Cellia's early years were spent in Manes, Missouri where she attended grade school. On March 4, 1936 she was united in marriage to Jim Volner in Houston, Missouri. The couple resided in southwest Missouri until they moved to Maryville in the early 1940's. They later moved to Shenandoah in the 1960's.
Cellia was a dedicated wife and mother. She was a strong Christian woman who lived by the principles of the Bible. She knew the scriptures and many people often went to her seeking spiritual advice and direction. It is comforting to know that this special woman is now dancing with the angels.
It is quite remarkable, but even at the age of 87 Cellia was continuing her work of 33 years as a cook at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah. She lovingly cared for the residents and took much pride in her work. Her life was not all about work. She did enjoy her time spent visiting her children at their homes and getting to see her grandchildren. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Shenandoah. She also loved to collect dolls.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Jim; granddaughters Marilyn and Carolyn Ellis; and brothers Harold and John Whited.
Those left to honor her memory include her children Bernice Walker and husband Bill of Rogersville, MO, Howard Volner and wife Nancy of Pierce, CO, Elsie Roberts of Rogersville, MO, Jack Volner and wife Violet of Springfield, OR, Kenneth Volner and wife Mary of Eugene, OR, and David Volner and wife Carla of Red Oak, IA; 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; brother Tommy Whited of Conway, MO; sister Lucy Harms of Mountain Grove, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Tributes
"To all the Volner family, Once again, our sincere sympathy to all of you. We will always remember both of your parents as dear friends and mentors. You had a lovely service for your mom/grandma that she would have been very pleased with. Lon preached the Sunday sermon following the day of your mother's burial and he paid tribute to Cellia and Jim as his introduction to his sermon. (You can see a live video broadcast of his message on www.shenag.com.) We mean it when we say that we consider you part of our extended family and if you're ever visiting in the area we want to invite you to take advantage of our offer to stay at our home. God bless all of you, Lon & Kathy"
"Our thoughts and prays go out to you all Celia was a special lady to all that knew her, she loved to cook and we all loved to eat her biscuits."
"Deepest sympathy to Cellia's family...I had visited with her about 2 weeks ago...remember all of those good biscuits, rolls and fried chicken she used to fix...you kids have a lot of good memories of her I am sure...God's blessings be with you.....Sharon "
"You are in our thoughts and prayers. She is walking with Jesus and smiling down at you. "
"Excuse me i might know who this person is if she is former Dave Volner mom dave use to be marry to pam when pam his wife die giving childbirth so if this is the woman who son name is dave i am sorry to hear that she pass away i know a few people who attend church at Assembly of god but cant tell their face anymore but name my deepest sympathy go out to her family i am deaf myself miss terry ann schaper"