Born on March 10, 1950, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Parks and Pauline Craft. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Dankel. She is survived by a son, Mike Dankel (Sarah Cates) of House Springs and a daughter, Rhonda Gowen of Arnold and four grandchildren; Steven Dankel, Katlyn Dankel, Allyson Gowen and Jacob Gowen; two brothers, Larry (Janet) Parks and Dale Parks. Dear sister -in-law of Don and Brenda Dankel, Terry and Debbie Dankel, Jim and Janet Hubbard.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, Mo. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated.