Doris Barlett

(From Parker Mortuary)

Doris Jean Barlett, 84, Oronogo, passed into the loving arms of Jesus Tuesday, February 15, 2022.

Born on June 22, 1937, in Joplin, to Edward and Mildred (Doolen) VanAmber, she was a 1955 graduate of Joplin High School. She married George Wayne Barlett, Sr., on March 25, 1961.

 

She worked for International Paper, Inc., in Joplin for 28 years, as well as the Diamond R-4 School District. From 1988 to 2002, she co-owned Land Air Express and was nicknamed Granny Roadrunner. She also sold Avon, becoming a proud member of the Avon President’s Club, winning multiple Avon Miss. Albee Awards, and cherishing the lifelong friendships formed with many Avon customers.

An active member of New Hope Assembly in Joplin, Doris loved her church family and spoke of them often. She was a strong believer and would witness to anyone about her faith.

She enjoyed crafts including sewing and crochet, often making her daughters matching dresses and outfits. She also crocheted blankets, jackets, booties and hats for all of her grandchildren as well countless other babies connected to friends and family members.

She was proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No matter they activity, if they were involved, and she knew about it, she was there. She made birthdays and holidays special. Doris left a lasting impression on all those who knew her and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, George Wayne Barlett, Sr., and a brother, Raymond VanAmber.

Survivors include her husband, Tom Brandenburg of the home; two daughters: Tina Heydenrych (Ryan), Pittsburg, Kan. and Karla Barlett (David McKinney), Joplin; eight grandchildren: Kyle Carr, Kearstin Johnson (Austin), Thomas Hall, Cory Brown (Makayla), Olivia McKinney, Alyssa Heydenrych, Elliot Bynum, and Eli McKinney; and three great-grandchildren, Cohen Williams, Nova Brown and Adaline Johnson.

Visitation is 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20, at Parker Mortuary in Joplin. Services are 4:30 p.m., Monday Feb. 21, at New Hope Assembly with Pastors Bob Winnett, Susan VanAmber and Don Staggs officiating.

A private interment of ashes will take place at a later date, under the direction of Parker Mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Joplin Humane Society.