Dorothy Ellen Mcanulty

Dorothy Ellen McAnulty, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Mark Twain Care Center.

Mrs. McAnulty, daughter of the late T.G. and Etta (Wilson) Neal was born August 14, 1933 in Charleston, Mo. She was a member of Christian Family Fellowship. Mrs. McAnulty was a store clerk for Hancock Fabric for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her church family and sewing. Mrs. McAnulty especially enjoyed visiting Israel (which she did 12 times).

On November 7, 1949, she married the Rev. Robert Troy McAnulty in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death November 12, 2008.

Survivors include five children: Ruth Mueller of Apple Valley, Calif.; Ken McAnulty and Stephanie, of Poplar Bluff; Rhonda Bundy and Dave, of Lake St. Louis; Robert McAnulty and Kathy, of Williston, Florida and Mary McAnulty; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a brother Harold Neal, and two sisters: Betty McAnulty and Elsie Kirkman.

A daughter Cheryl Palmer, son- in- law Rod Mueller, grandson Matt Bundy, and three brothers Clarence, Kenneth and D.L. Neal preceded her in death.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel with funeral services following at noon. Pastor Kevin McAnulty will officiate with burial following at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.