Venita Ardell Chamberlain
July 1, 1939 - July 5, 2020
Venita Ardell Chamberlain, age 81 of Severy, KS passed away July 5, 2020 at her home with family by her side. Venita was born July 1, 1939 in Kendall, KS to Charles and Bernita (Marietta) Pepper. She grew up alongside 4 siblings, attending Santana schools. On October 18, 1986, she married Dale Chamberlain in Severy, KS and they were married 31 years until his passing in 2017. Venita raised small breed dogs in a kennel they owned, she enjoyed reading, and loved putting a scrapbook together for every grandchild and great-grandchild of hers. She was a big KU fan and even decorated a couple of rooms in the house with KU memorabilia. Most of all, she loved her family. Her kids and grandkids were her life. Venita was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Severy, the Cosmos Club, and The Nazarene Women’s Bible Study. Venita is survived by her children: Shawn Shepherd of Rock, KS Sherrie Bunyard of Severy, KS Karen Swint of Udall, KS Mary Scott of Leon, KS 13 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren Brother, Verle Pepper of Moline, KS Sisters, Violet Lighty of Severy, KS and Verna Greene of Ulysses, KS She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale, brother, Grant Pepper, and sons, Wayne Shepherd, Mike Shepherd, and Gary Chamberlain Cremation has been requested A memorial service for Venita will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 10:30 at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, KS Memorial contributions in Venita’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Foundation and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home. Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
Venita Ardell Chamberlain, age 81 of Severy, KS passed away July 5, 2020 at her home with family by her side. Venita was born July 1, 1939 in Kendall, KS to Charles and Bernita (Marietta) Pepper. She grew up alongside 4 siblings, attending... View Obituary & Service Information