Phyllis Orr
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Phyllis Mae Orr
77 a lifetime resident of Prairie Grove, went to be with her Lord on August 16, 2016 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born November 26, 1938 in Hogeye, the daughter of Argil C. and Emma Bell Carney Bartholomew.
Phyllis was a member of the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for numerous years. She was a founding member of the Prairie Grove United Methodist Women and the Prairie Grove Junior Civic League. While her children were in school she was an active volunteer for school activities. Before having children she managed the family business, Washington County Livestock Auction. Then after her children were older she returned to retire from the sale barn. She lived for her grandchildren and has traveled countless miles to watch them compete in various sporting events.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years Burl Orr; one daughter Vanessa Orr and one son Bart Orr and wife Tara all of Prairie Grove; three grandchildren Reed Orr, Ryder Orr and Race Orr; two brothers Billy Joe Bartholomew and his wife Willene and Dwight Bartholomew and his wife Sandy all of Prairie Grove; her precious care givers Rhonda Stone, Traci Hartin and Peggy Jones and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Funeral service will be held Saturday August 20, 2016 10:00 A.M. at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist. Burial will be in the Illinois Chapel Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church for stained glass window fund or the Prairie Grove All Sports Booster Club to install the scoreboard at the baseball field.
77 a lifetime resident of Prairie Grove, went to be with her Lord on August 16, 2016 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born November 26, 1938 in Hogeye, the daughter of Argil C. and Emma Bell Carney Bartholomew.
Phyllis was a member of the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for numerous years. She was a founding member of the Prairie Grove United Methodist Women and the Prairie Grove Junior Civic League. While her children were in school she was an active volunteer for school activities. Before having children she managed the family business, Washington County Livestock Auction. Then after her children were older she returned to retire from the sale barn. She lived for her grandchildren and has traveled countless miles to watch them compete in various sporting events.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years Burl Orr; one daughter Vanessa Orr and one son Bart Orr and wife Tara all of Prairie Grove; three grandchildren Reed Orr, Ryder Orr and Race Orr; two brothers Billy Joe Bartholomew and his wife Willene and Dwight Bartholomew and his wife Sandy all of Prairie Grove; her precious care givers Rhonda Stone, Traci Hartin and Peggy Jones and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Funeral service will be held Saturday August 20, 2016 10:00 A.M. at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist. Burial will be in the Illinois Chapel Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church for stained glass window fund or the Prairie Grove All Sports Booster Club to install the scoreboard at the baseball field.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Final Resting Place
General
Nov 26, 1938
Aug 16, 2016
77
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Tributes
Phyllis was one of the kindest and sweetest ladies I have known. She will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless each of you.
Carrie & Lloyd Beal - Friends
We are so sorry to hear of Phyllis' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all for the days and weeks ahead.
Ron and Ginger Phillips - Family Friend
Heaven has gained another angel. Phyllis loved her children and grandsons deeply! She was always there to watch them in school and sporting events unless she was in the hospital. They were her life and she was so proud of them. She will be deeply missed but there has to be comfort in knowing she is free of pain and suffering and in God's arms. I pray for peace and healing for the family in the days ahead.
Raylene Reed - Family friend
Phyllis was a lifelong friend from grade school through high school and I saw her over the years when I would return to Prairie Grove. She was one of the nicest ladies I knew and was always very kind to everyone she met. Our condolences go out to Burl and the entire family.
Sincerely, Jim and Debbie Shofner
Jim and Debbie Shofner - friend
What a wonderful lady Phyllis was.Heaven gained another angel. Prayers and hugs to you all.
Pam and Peggie Rice - Friend
Such a sweet woman! Prayers for the entire family. May the Lord of all comfort bring peace and grace to all. Phyllis will be greatly missed but I'm so grateful she is in our future! She radiated God's love!
Blessings!
Dart & Zita Henry
Zita Henry - Friend of family
I was so sorry to hear that Phyllis had passed away. She fought a long and hard battle. I know she will be missed by her family here on earth, but just think of the family reunion going on in heaven right now. Prayers for her family. I love you all. I love you Phyllis rest in peace sweet cousin.
Marsha Smith - Cousin
So very sorry to learn of Phyllis's passing. She was always kind to me when I was young and so thoughtful when my family had sad times. Her smile would always light up a room and she will be missed!
Merice Mills - Friend
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY . PHYLLIS WILL BE MISSED HERE BUT THE MEMORIES OF HER WILL LINGER ON, SHE WAS A VERY NICE SWEET LADY.
DWAIN RIGSBEE FAMILY - FRIENDS
Phyllis was a special lady. She was my first Sunday School teacher. She made a difference in my life and so many others that she touched through the years. She will be missed.
Kathy Hall - Family friend
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the Orr and Barthokomew families. Phyllis was a sweet lady and always ready with a smile every time you saw her. She will be truly missed by our community.
Sylvia Bentley & Conne and Whitney Casey - Friend & Aquaintance
What a sweet smile...always...at the checkout counter at the sale barn....or in the grocery store..she always had that smile. So thankful we have the promise of eternity, so we can see that smile again.Thinking of the family and lifting them up in prayer.
Bill and Patty Tyree - friend
We are all going to miss Phyllis she was one of a kind. She was always very dear to our hold family more like a lifesaver growing up to all of us kids. I know how you guys all feel. Our prayers goes out to each of you but just remember she loved you guys dearly. She was just a very precious person that will be missed each and every day.
Keneita Lockhart Spencer - Friends
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Final Resting Place
General
Nov 26, 1938
Aug 16, 2016
77
Documents