Ms. Dana V. Pouncil

Dana VaShawn Pouncil was born on June 13, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Robert Louis Pouncil (deceased) and Christine Gunnels Pouncil. She was the third of four children born to this union. Dana confessed her love of and belief in Jesus Christ at an early age. She was baptized by Rev. A.M. Hudson, pastor of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. She continued her membership at Progressive under the leadership of pastor, Rev. William Snorgrass. As a member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, Dana was very active in Sunday School, Mission (Red Circle Girls), Choir, Youth Ministry, and Bible School. Dana became a member of “Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church” in 2013 under the pastorship of Rev. Joseph Clark and later Rev. Richard Clark where she remained a member until her death. She continued her involvement in activities of the church as much as her health allowed. Being a child of a military parent, her family moved around. Dana was blessed to travel to many locations. She lived in Turkey, the Philippians, Tacoma Washington, New Jersey and visited Spain. Dana began her education in Tacoma Washington. She also attended school in Adana, Turkey. After returning to Kansas City, Dana attended D.A. Holmes, George Melcher, Central Jr. High and Nowlin Jr. High schools. Her high school years were spent at Van Horn High School in Independence, MO where she was a member of the Pep Club and Drama Club. Dana graduated from Van Horn High School in 1982. After high school, Dana attended CMSU and Penn Valley Community College where she received an associate degree in Childcare. As a part of her degree program, Dana was given an internship at William Woods Day Care Center. Her creativity and favorable performance during the internship led to employment at Willow Woods Day Care. Dana was very happy working with the children she loved and loved her. The parents were also pleased with Dana’s care of their children and expressed their gratitude to her in various ways. She worked at that job many years. Dana’s ambition was to open her own daycare center which was not to be. In recent years, Dana attended Alpha Point Training Center for sight impaired individuals. She enjoyed using the skills she learned there which helped her function day to day. She also enjoyed being able to use her computer, look at TV shows and sitting around with her sister and brothers in friendly “teasing” conversations. Dana was a “Child at Heart”. Along with a passion for loving and caring for children, her favorite cartoon character was “Winnie the Pooh”. She maintained a collection of them, along with other teddy bear types, in her room. Many “clichés” are expressed about people from time to time, as; “She would give the clothes off her back”, “She would help anyone”, “She was always smiling”, etc. These are not cliché comments when describing Dana. These comments characterized who Dana was, her loving, pleasant and caring nature! She showed genuine concern for others and often checked on family and friends despite her own physical problems. She was a friend to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Dana departed this life on March 15, 2026. She leaves to mourn her passing: her mother, Christine Pouncil; three siblings, Tyrone Pouncil, Deborah Pouncil, and Robert Keith Pouncil; three uncles, Willie Gunnels, Emmitt Pouncil, and Frederick Burtin; five aunts, Macy Miller, Gladys Burtin, Ester Jackson, Bert Pouncil, and Laverne Gunnels; and a host of cousins, and good friends. Dana will truly be missed! Funeral Services will be held on Friday March 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Prince Of Peace Missionary Baptist Church 4301 Wabash Ave. KCMO 64130. Interment: Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation: 10 – 11:00 a.mm. at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com

Ms. Dana V. Pouncil

June 13, 1964 - March 15, 2026