Anna Bell Knebel

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Anna Bell Doehring Knebel, 85, passed away on June 23, 2017. She was born on August 29, 1931 in Flatonia, Texas to the late George Anton and Vlasta Kocian Doehring. On February 8, 1958, she married Richard Louis Knebel in Flatonia, Texas. She graduated from Flatonia High School in 1948 and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Houston, Texas as a Registered Nurse in 1951. She worked at Nightingale Hospital in El Campo, Texas and then at Hohf Clinic and Hospital in Victoria, Texas for 23 years.

Anna Bell is survived by her sons, Randy (Lorre) Knebel of Houston, Steven (Mary Elizabeth “Missy”) Knebel of Dripping Springs; daughter, Alicia (Will) Mitchell of Victoria; grandchildren, Ryan, Kristine, Timothy, Kathryn, Tyler; step-grandchildren, Natasha, Wacey; sister-in-law’s, Mary Ann Doehring of Flatonia, Anna Marie Knebel of Victoria, Ella Mae Knebel of Hillje and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, twin sons, James and Robert, brothers, Billy, Wilbur and Victor Doehring and sister, Lillie Mae Johnson.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 5-7 pm at Rosewood Funeral Chapel with a rosary to be recited at 7 pm. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 10 am at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral with Father Gary Janek officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Knebel, Kristi Knebel, Kathryn Knebel, Ryan Knebel, Tyler Mitchell and Debbie Janecek.

Her devoted love for her husband of 58 years and for her family, children and grandchildren was her highest priority. Her great smile, warm, compassionate spirit and the special care she gave to all were an inspiration to her family and friends. She was someone you went to for an opinion, guidance or when you needed someone to listen. She was always available when you needed her most, with calmness and strength. She was a great cook, loved sewing, and spending time with friends. She was always a step ahead, taking care of the details and was lovingly teased about being so organized. She had many dear friends that were important in her life and she treasured their time over coffee or lunch.

Long after her professional nursing career ended, she continued to take care of her friends and family. Her caring spirit of helping others proved to be a great example for her children when she herself would need their care. She will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched.

We want to acknowledge the compassionate care provided by Dr. Frank Parma, Dr. Robin Adams and her caregivers Celeste Moreno, Andrea Contreras, Kristina Garcia, Mary Garcia, Helen Cuellar and Ashlee Longoria.

Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, 1308 E. Mesquite Lane, Victoria, Texas, 77901 or charity of your choice.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.