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Dorothy Harclerode Obituary
Dorothy Phyllis Harclerode, 93, of Emporia, entered into rest Friday, September 5, 2014 at Emporia Presbyterian Manor.
Phyllis was born June 10, 1921, in Humboldt, Kansas, to George Higginbotham O'Brien and Hazel Beatrice (Johnston) O'Brien. She graduated from Iola High School in 1939 then attended Salt City Business School in Hutchinson, Kansas. Phyllis and Edwin Harold Harclerode married in the Trinity United Methodist Church in Iola, Kansas on January 21, 1945. They celebrated nearly 60 years of marriage before his passing. She worked at the Allen County Rural Electric Association in Kansas, as Executive Secretary for Standard Oil (Amoco) in Chicago, and Secretary for Silbernagel Elementary School in Dickinson, Texas. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dickinson, Texas; Friendswood, Texas; and Emporia, Kansas. Phyllis enjoyed being a part of Texas Aggie Moms and the Garden Club. She served the church as a Communion Steward and Sunday School teacher for many years and was also a member of United Methodist Women. She and Edwin were actively involved with Boy Scouts from 1961 to 1980 and were proud parents of five Eagle Scouts. The family spent several years in Chicago before moving to Neodesha in 1952 and then in 1970, the Standard Oil facility closed in Neodesha and the family transferred to Dickinson, Texas.
Phyllis is survived by her sons, Scott (Denise) Harclerode of Mt. Enterprise, Texas; John (Jeline) Harclerode of Emporia, Kansas; Terry Harclerode of Santa Fe, Texas; Craig Harclerode of Katy, Texas; and Martin (Barsa) Harclerode of Friendswood, Texas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Jonathan Harclerode of Munich, Germany; Justin (Erin) Harclerode of State College, Pennsylvania; Cara (Scott) Case of Longview, Texas; Christopher (Laura) Harclerode of Katy, Texas; Katherine Harclerode of Dallas, Texas; Kendall Harclerode of Aurora, Colorado; Brian Harclerode of Edmond, Oklahoma; Bryan Harclerode of Austin, Texas; McKenna Harclerode of Friendswood, Texas; Nikki Harclerode of Dickinson, Texas; and Katherine Harclerode of Friendswood, Texas. Four great grandchildren also survive: Brittney Harclerode, Chance and Cheyenne Jordan of Katy, Texas; and Lyla Harclerode Springer of Aurora, Colorado.
Visitation will take place Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at Charter Funerals, Emporia. The funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Jeannie Jensen on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, Emporia. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Moran Cemetery in Moran, Kansas. Condolences may be made at www.charterfunerals.com
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Kelly Sandel Simmons
September 15, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to the whole Harclerode family. What a wonderful, thoughtful lady she was. Our church growing up was touched in so many ways by the generous work and spirit of your parents.
September 14, 2014
My sympathy to the family. Take comfort knowing that God Almighty is 'near to all those calling on him'.
Psalms 145:18
Sandy McDermott
September 12, 2014
She was such an inspirational lady. Every time I look at the cross at the Methodist Church in Dickinson I think of the Harclerode family. My prayers go with you today and every day.
September 11, 2014
How sorry I was to read of the death of Phyllis. What a delightful woman and dedicated mother. Great memories of my scouting years and time spent with Harkey and the Harclerode clan. still in Neodesha and living in the Utt home. We watch Troop 28 packing up for weekend outings, but nothing like 86. Harclerode family was first class! Chris & Mary Ann Bauman
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Carolyn Hossfeld
September 10, 2014
John and Jeline and family,
My thoughts are with you at this time of mourning for your mother. It's so difficult to lose someone you love so much. Bless you all.
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