December 13, 1937- March 15, 2025

Venita was born in Jensen, Utah, on December 13, 1937, to Samuel and Leita Hatch (Lucille Hatch, stepmother). She entered the gates of heaven on March 15, 2025.

Venita married McCoy Kanistanaux in 1953, and they had six children together: Leita (Kanistanaux) Earl, Koler Kanistanaux, Scarlett Kanistanaux, Darron Kanistanaux, Eric Kanistanaux, and Adoria (Kanistanaux) Kante’. They moved to Washington in 1960, and eventually settled in Auburn.

Venita dedicated her life to Jesus Christ in 1972. Shortly thereafter, she married James Arland. They served as church members of Calvary Temple in Auburn, WA. Venita led a Women’s Bible Study and mentored young women and teens.

Venita was also a grandma to Andrea Earl & Hannah (Earl) Bennett and a great-grandma to Lylah Bennett and Catherine (Cate) Bennett. She loved and adored her grandchildren.

Venita will be remembered for her love and kindness toward everyone. She was a wonderful sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Venita was preceded in death by her sons Eric and Koler, her sister Janet (Hatch) Abplanalp, and her brother Ronald Hatch. She is survived by her children: Leita, Scarlett, Darron, and Adoria; grandchildren Andrea and Hannah (Clay); great-grandchildren Lylah and Cate.

A service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H St. NE., Auburn, WA, on May 17, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 pm.