Obituaries
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PITTSBURG — Mary “Barbara” Phifer, 87, of Pittsburg died t 4:40 a.m.
Tuesday June 8, 2010 at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Frontenac.
She was born February 11, 1923 in Shreveport, LA the daughter pf Cecil
and Johnnie (Barkes) Wright. Barbara lived in the Pittsburg area for
most of her life. She was a 1941 graduate from Heavner, OK High
School and attended two years at Wilberton Junior College in Oklahoma.
Barbara married Arthur “Buzz” Grady Phifer March 18, 1944 in Houston,
TX; he preceded her in death December 19, 1987.
She was a homemaker, a member of the First Christian Church and
AARP. Barbara was a daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt
and friend to many people. She enjoyed playing cards, games, cooking
and doing crossword puzzles. She was be missed by all of those whose
life she touched.
Survivors include a son Ronald Phifer and wife Jessica of Ottawa, KS; a
sister Teresa Monroe and husband Arvid of Oklahoma City, OK a
grandson Sean Matthew Phifer of Pittsburg and many nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers J.R.
Wright, Troy Wright and a sister Bettye Jo Haggard.
According to her wishes Barbara will be taken for cremation and no
services are planned at this time.
Condolences can be sent to www.bathnaylor.com Memorial contributions
can be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Memorial contributions can be
sent to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762.
Tuesday June 8, 2010 at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Frontenac.
She was born February 11, 1923 in Shreveport, LA the daughter pf Cecil
and Johnnie (Barkes) Wright. Barbara lived in the Pittsburg area for
most of her life. She was a 1941 graduate from Heavner, OK High
School and attended two years at Wilberton Junior College in Oklahoma.
Barbara married Arthur “Buzz” Grady Phifer March 18, 1944 in Houston,
TX; he preceded her in death December 19, 1987.
She was a homemaker, a member of the First Christian Church and
AARP. Barbara was a daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt
and friend to many people. She enjoyed playing cards, games, cooking
and doing crossword puzzles. She was be missed by all of those whose
life she touched.
Survivors include a son Ronald Phifer and wife Jessica of Ottawa, KS; a
sister Teresa Monroe and husband Arvid of Oklahoma City, OK a
grandson Sean Matthew Phifer of Pittsburg and many nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers J.R.
Wright, Troy Wright and a sister Bettye Jo Haggard.
According to her wishes Barbara will be taken for cremation and no
services are planned at this time.
Condolences can be sent to www.bathnaylor.com Memorial contributions
can be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Memorial contributions can be
sent to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762.