Abel, Dorothy R. (nee Chancellor) 86, of Festus, MO on Friday, April 6, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Walter V. Abel. Long time companion of Bernie Horn of Pevely, MO. Loving mother of Sonny (Robendee) Abel of Londell, MO, Gregory (Renee) Abel of St. Louis, MO, Connie (Doug) Maze of DeSoto, MO, Thomas (Kathy) Abel of Festus, MO and Kevin Abel of St. Louis, MO. Cherished Grandmother of Kim Sweeney of Festus, MO. Dear Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Great-great-grandmother to be, Sister, Aunt, Great-Aunt, cousin and friend. Dorothy was a true patriot, she donated a great deal of time to the VFW Post #3777. She loved to fish and play washers, she was known to her family and friends as the "Washer Queen". Funeral service, Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Dr., Fenton MO. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorial to VFW Post #3777. Visitation Monday, April 9, 2012 4:00pm to 8:00pm. tributes at jaybsmith.com