Janet Delane Dunkelgod, age 73, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at her home.  She was born May 29, 1948, in Nashville, the daughter of the late Delmon and Anna Slater Reynolds. 

Janet attended Ouachita Baptist University and graduated from Henderson State University. She was a former school teacher at Sparkman and Prescott. Janet was a member of Manchester United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for ages 1-5. She enjoyed cooking and reading in her free time. Janet won numerous ribbons at the fair for her pies and homemade jellies. She was a former foster grandparent and a member of Homemakers extension club. 

Janet was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Deanna Dunkelgod Patterson.

Survivors are one son, Trey Dunkelgod (Marsha) of Arkadelphia; two grandchildren, Taylor and Chloe Dunkelgod of Arkadelphia.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Williams officiating.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time on Monday.

Interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to Manchester United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 173, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 ST. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.