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Mary Whetstone Obituary
September 8, 1930 - March 16, 2021
Leawood, Kansas - Mary Anna Whetstone, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Elgy and Evelyn (Teel) Barr of Tulsa.
She graduated from Tulsa Central High School and Phillip's University in Enid, Ok. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Olathe. Mary Anna was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting and playing competitive duplicate Bridge.
Mary Anna's professional career included working as a youth and adult education pastor then in Human Resources, eventually becoming a senior executive for Federated Department Stores in Texas. After her retirement, Mary Anna returned to the ministry as Associate Pastor of First Christian Church of Newton, KS.
She is survived by her children, Byron Whetstone and wife Jerri, Anita Benko and husband Michael. Nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Her memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church of Olathe on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm. She will be laid to rest in Tulsa Memorial Cemetery in Tulsa, OK on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Whetstone, her sister and two brothers.
In lieu of flowers a contribution can be directed to Phillip's University Theological Seminary, Whetstone Memorial, 901 N. Mingo Rd., Tulsa, OK 74116, www.ptstulsa.edu.
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Janet Martin
August 23, 2021
For some reason I started thinking about Mary Anna tonight. I was saddened to read of her passing. I have very fond memories of her infectious smile and sense of humor. We lost Dad in 2018 and Mom in 2020. I know the keen sense of a vacancy loss creates. Praying for comfort, peace and a constant remembrance a lifetime of beautiful memories.
Much love to all of you.
Ron, Janet, Kate, Tyler and Estes
Susan Bonar
March 25, 2021
So very much for your loss.
Judy Southard
March 22, 2021
Byron, Jerri, and family,
We were saddened to read about Mary Anna's passing in the Kansas City Star. Whenever we had the opportunity to interact with her, she was always smiling and upbeat. She was also a great example of who a Phillips University Haymaker really is. May God wrap his arms around all of you and give you peace and comfort in the days, weeks, and months to come. Byron and Jerri, we especially want to send our love and prayers to you as we remember all the good times we had together at Overland Park Christian Church.
Amy Kennedy
March 22, 2021
I am very sorry for your loss, you are all in my prayers.
Jacky Buck
March 21, 2021
I had the good fortune to know Mary Anna during her time at FCC in Olathe. I would visit her in her home at Greenwood or take her out lunch together. Her ability to laugh at herself gave me a model for my retirement years.
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