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Annabelle MATUSOFF Obituary

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Annabelle, 73, of Springfield Township, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 24, surrounded in love by her family. Annabelle was born in Mt. Olivet, KY, and raised primarily in Dayton by her grandparents, Christine and Garnet Bell. She had fond memories of returning to Mt. Olivet on the weekends by train, as was the custom for Appalachian families of the area. She attended primary school at St. Mary's in Dayton, where she was heavily influenced and nurtured by the Sisters of the Precious Blood. She attended Julienne High School and graduated from St. Joseph's in 1960. Annabelle received her bachelor's degree from Antioch University in 1990 and her master's from the University of Dayton in 1994. She was a social worker in private practice for many years, then directed an inner-city women's program in Charleston, SC, and an addictions treatment program for the Government of Guam. In recent years, she was an administrator for the Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio, where she cherished her work in "serving those least served" by developing programming for at-risk children, the developmentally disabled, homeless veterans, and people newly released from prison, among other vulnerable populations. She was ordained by the VOA to a ministry of service in 2013. Above all, Annabelle was completely devoted to her family and children, who she loved with her whole heart. Annabelle is survived by her spouse, Dr. Kelly K. Knox of Springfield Township; her children Gregory Matusoff of Bay St. Louis, MS, David Matusoff of Newport, and Amy Powell (Sean) of Mt. Healthy; her grandchildren Emma Matusoff, Asher Matusoff, and Murphy Powell; her sisters Connie Runkel of Beavercreek and Rita Kirchner of Tampa, FL; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service and reception is planned for 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Church of Our Saviour, 65 E. Hollister St. Interment will be at a later date at the Dayton National Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio, Hospice of Cincinnati, or the charity of the giver's choice. GrunnFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Sep. 26, 2015.

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September 27, 2015

One of the things that made Annabelle so special was her love and devotion to her family. I shall always remember our times together when you kids were growing up.
My deepest condolences to her family
Love, Aunt Sheri

(The Rev.) Paula Jackson

September 27, 2015

A beautiful spirit, generous, compassionate, and fun. I don't think she ever took herself too seriously, but she always took seriously anyone who needed help.

Melinda

September 26, 2015

I'm so glad I was lucky enough to have you for my Aunt. You will be forever loved and missed. ❤

Rita Mack

September 26, 2015

Annabelle's sweet nature and dedication to service is a true inspiration. She will be fondly remembered and truly missed.

Pennyrae Radosevic

September 26, 2015

Annabelle will always be in our hearts. Prayers for all at this time.

May light eternal shine on her.

Ronn Rucker

September 26, 2015

Annabelle was greatly loved by the members of Church of Our Saviour Episcopal.

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