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Pearl Barrett Obituary
Private graveside services for Pearl Anna "Shorty" Barrett, 87, Eudora will be held at Marshfield Cemetery, Marshfield, MO. She died Friday, October 3, 2014 at her home.
Shorty was born on March 31, 1927 in Marshfield, MO the daughter of Delever and Maggie Mae (Burchett) Dalton.
She married Harlan Philbert Barrett on January 25, 1942 in Marshfield, MO. He preceded her in death May 30, 1995.
She moved to Eudora, KS following the death of her husband where she lived near her sister, Nora. They spent many hours together reminiscing about the past.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, friends, and family. She also enjoyed camping, cross stitch, quilting, playing cards, and gambling at the casino.
She was a homemaker. She was employed at Oral B in Iowa City, IA for 10 years prior to her retirement.
Survivors include daughter, Narji K. and husband, Mark L. Brecheisen, Eudora; son, Kenneth Harlan Barrett and wife, Lynn, Cedar Rapids, IA; six grandchildren, Bethany Cluck, Cara Dietrich, Ben Barrett, Sean Dietrich, Nicole Barrett, Nathan Nosley; four great grandchildren, Tristen, Ryan, Jeromy, and Piper; and her loving companion dog, Suzy Q. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Brecheisen June 14, 2000; and her seven siblings, Verdie Dalton, Nora Dyche; and five brothers, Arthur, Albert, Orville, Elston, and Glenn Dalton.
The family suggests memorial in her name to a charity of donor's choice and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
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October 10, 2014
Narji and family.
So sorry for your loss.
Blessings to you all.
Susan Hoefer
Lorie Sawyer
October 4, 2014
Bethany and family,
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Grandma's hold such special places in our hearts.
So sorry. May you have peace and strength for each day. Lorie
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