RITA ALEXANDER BARR

1927 - 2014

RITA ALEXANDER BARR obituary, 1927-2014, Spring Hill, KS

BORN

1927

DIED

2014

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RITA BARR Obituary

Rita Alexander Barr, 87, of Spring Hill, KS died December 13, 2014. Visitation is scheduled Friday, December 19th at 6-8 pm, Funeral Service is 2 pm on Saturday December 20th at McGilley & George Funeral Home in Belton. Burial in Belton Cemetery. Contributions to Shawnee Reformed Presbyterian Church 6835 Pflumm Rd. Shawnee, KS 66216 Rita was born June 24, 1927 in East Leavenworth, MO to Raymond and Marie Alexander. She was a member of the Shawnee Reformed Presbyterian Church. Rita graduated from Platte City High School and Central Missouri State. She taught Home Economics in the Harrisonville Schools and was a lifelong teacher through 4-H, Sunday School and Bible studies. She was a trusted friend, incredible cook, wonderful seamstress, and a life example for her children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Barr, daughter Linda Barr, twin sister Rhea Seba, sister Martha Horseman, brother Raymond Alexander, Jr, and granddaughter Katie Lynn De Kam. Survived by daughters Malinda Barr, Peculiar, MO, Jeanette Veltkamp (Phil) and Laura De Kam (Ken) both of Belton and grandchildren Chad, Timothy, Douglas, Isaac and Stephen Veltkamp, Kendall and Kaitlyn De Kam. Condolences may be left at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com Arr: McGilley & George Funeral Home 611 Chestnut, Belton MO McGilley and George Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012, 816-322-2995 www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com

Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 17, 2014.
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My sympathy to the family. Rita was my father's (John E. Alexander) first cousin. It has been many years since I last saw her. She was always so nice to me as a little boy. She is fondly rememberd.

Jerry J. Alexander

December 21, 2014

All of my memories of Aunt Rita are sprinkled with smiles and a great laugh. My sympathy goes out to the family - you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Manley

December 19, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry we cannot be there for the services.

Linda & Paul Trimiar

December 17, 2014

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McGilley & George Funeral Home and Cremation Services

611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012

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20

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2:00 p.m.

McGilley & George Funeral Home and Cremation Services

611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012

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