Barbara Ann Estes' Obituary
Barbara Ann Estes, age 84, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at Golden Living in Neodesha, KS. Barbara was born June 14, 1931 the daughter of Charles and Ruby (Harwood) Nooney, in Neodesha, KS.
Barbara graduated from Neodesha High School and went on to attend two years of college. On December 20, 1953 she married William (Bill) W. Estes in Neodesha, KS. Barbara and Bill were married for 60 years until his death of August 3, 2014.
Barbara worked as a secretary for the W.J. Small Company, and more importantly was a farm wife and mother. Barbara was also a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Neodesha where she was an instrumentalist there for over 50 years.
Survivors include:
2 Children:
William Kent Estes and wife Lynne of Altoona, KS
Dana Raye Culbertson and husband Max of Independence, MO
Sister:
Sharlee Hoobler of Independence, KS
7 Grandchildren: Chad Estes and wife Blaine of Fredonia, Jill Costin and husband Justin of Buffalo, Brad Estes and wife Kristin of Tuttle, OK, Jessica Belden and husband Grant of Switzerland, Beth Liljequist and husband Quintcy of Davenport, IA, Kristen Bronson of Kansas City and Bethany McElroy and husband Dwight of Neodesha
14 Great Grandchildren:
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, and husband William (Bill) W. Estes
Barbara had requested cremation with no further services. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com Memorials have been suggested to either the Wounded Warrior Project, Gentiva Hospice, or the Charity of your choice and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services are entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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