(From Derfelt Funeral Home)Barbara Ann Rice, age 93, passed away at 10:49 pm, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Solace House of the Ozarks, Joplin, MO.
Barbara was born May 13, 1931 in Baxter Springs, KS. Her parents were Albert “Red” and Ella (Crotts) Derryberry. She was a lifelong resident of Baxter Springs, KS.
She graduated from Baxter High School with the class of 1950. She was the Baxter Springs City Clerk from 1967-1989. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Baxter Springs. She enjoyed crocheting, making jewelry, going thrift shopping, visiting restaurants, and was an avid NY Yankee fan.
Barbara was first married to Joseph Robin “Bob” Spradling on August 22, 1950 in Eureka Springs, AR. He preceded her in death on August 22, 1982. She later married Jim Rice in December, 1982 in Miami, OK. He passed away May 8, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Joe Derryberry and Dean Derryberry.
Surviving is one daughter, Dottie Myers (Glen), Galena, KS: one sister, Madge Clogston, Joplin; two grandchildren, Tammy Hutchison (David), Joplin, and Terri Wimberley (Barry), Joplin, and four great-grandchildren- Taylor, Dallas, Joey & Katie. Plus two great, great grand daughters Bingham & Beckham.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Monday, November 25, 2024 at Fellowship Baptist Church, Baxter Springs. Pastor Shane Dotson will officiate. Burial will be in Baxter Cemetery, Baxter Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel, Baxter Springs.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the funeral service begins
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