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Phyllis Jean (Reno) Barr
Jun 23, 1928 - Jan 21, 2016
Posted by: Ann Weber
 

 

BARTLESVILLE EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
BARTLESVILLE, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)

Phyllis Jean (Reno) Barr, age 87 and resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away, on Thursday, January 21, 2016, surrounded by loving family.

She was born on June 23, 1928 in Gassville, Arkansas. She was the daughter of W. E. "Ted" Reno and Fancheon (Bell) Reno. She grew up in Phillips, Texas where she received her early education. She loved her time in Phillips where she was very active in school and socially. She continued to attend her class and town reunions until recently.
After graduating high school, she attended Oklahoma University and then Texas Tech University. She completed her Bachelors degree in Education at West Texas State University.

On February 22, 1948, Phyllis and William E. "Bill" Barr were united in marriage in Phillips, Texas and they were blessed with four children. During Bill's career with Phillips Petroleum Company, Bill held a number of international positions which allowed them to travel to many exotic places around the world. Phyllis and Bill celebrated 64 years of marriage before he preceded her in death.
Phyllis was a committed teacher and principal for many years. She was a gracious hostess and supporter of many civic organizations. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Bartlesville Symphony, and Hillcrest Country Club. She enjoyed bridge and was active in many social organizations. Others considered her to be a beautiful, elegant and gracious woman.
She will be remembered as a devoted wife and a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill, in March of 2012; and her son, Thomas Michael "Mike" Barr, in February of 2014.

She is survived by son, Ken Barr and his wife, Nanci, of Richardson, Texas; son, John Barr and his wife, Virginia Kibler, of Parker, Colorado; and daughter, Tricia Barr Derryberry of Liberty, Missouri; seven grandchildren: Renee Wensel and her husband, Duke; Kim Frueh and her husband, Jason; Amber Derryberry and her husband, Dave Warnke; Nicki Highmark and her husband, Chris; Mandi Derryberry; Jason Barr, and Rachael Barr; four great-grandchildren: Houston Ross IV, Faeryn Frueh, and Logan and Alex Warnke; two sisters, June Hamilton and Sherry Armstrong; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

In Phyllis' memory and honor, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Services were held Saturday, January 23, at 1:00 PM in the First Baptist Church, Bartlesville. Rev. James Biesiadecki was the officiant.

Interment followed the service in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com.
Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home

710 Southeast Dewey
Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-336-5225

Published in Examiner-Enterprise from Jan. 24 to Feb. 23, 2016
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