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Kathyrn Tarbutton April 15, 1948 - December 28, 2013

Barnes Family Funerals - Kathyrn Tarbutton

Kathyrn Louise Tarbutton, 65, was born in Wheaton, MO on April 15, 1948 to Howard and Faye Alexander and she passed away on December 28, 2013.Kathyrn attended a business college in Springfield and worked as a bookkeeper in the insurance business. She was a devoted Christian and lived her faith all of her life. Kathyrn has demonstrated her love for others by being an organ donor so others may live. She is survived by her two children, Bryan Dean Tarbutton and Christina Louise Coleman, and their spouses, Lori Tarbutton and Andrew Coleman, and also survived by her three grandchildren, Alexander James Tarbutton, Zachary Taylor Tarbutton and Joshua Logan Coleman, all of Nixa, MO. She is also survived by her sisters, Zoe Ann Storer, Patricia Mooney and Susan Maute as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2013 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Ray Mooney officiating. Burial will follow in Richwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. On line condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.

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    Joyce Coleman says

    I am at a loss for adequate words to express my sadness for you. May the love that surrounds you help you to find peace during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Joyce

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    colleen slinkard says

    This is so sudden and shocking. My prayers and love are sent to all. May God grant everyone peace and comfort.

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    Heidi Stratton says

    What a tragedy. Kathy was a class act. You always knew exactly where you stood with her. She is the only Mom other than my own to ground me. She put up with a lot from us girls when we were younger and she was always game for anything. Whether it was camping with girls who actually brought blow dryers, or just vegging out all over her living room eating junk food and talking about boys, she always made you feel welcome. My sympathies to you all. For Kathy was a woman who will be forever missed.

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    Jo Ann (Biglow) Greninger says

    I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I know she will be greatly missed by many. May you be comforted through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Lee and Jo Ann Greninger

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    James Thompson says

    My prayers are with you all. May God keep you all in His loving arms and give you strength as you grieve the loss of Kathy. Our hearts go out to you as we also suffer the loss of a friend. She will be missed.

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    Brita A Cline says

    Praying for each of you. May you be comforted by each other and your Lord and may you have safe travels home.

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    Cheryl Meads says

    So sorry for your loss. I loved Aunt Kathy and will miss her. Sorry I can’t be there for the funeral, but you are all in my prayers. Love you Chrissy and Kyle.

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    John Wright says

    It is a very sad day when you lose a cousin, it is even sader when you lose a sister and thats how I feal about Kathy. My prayers are with all of you. Your cousin, Johnny.

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    Stanley and Helen Storer says

    We were so saddened to learn of this tragedy. Our prayers are for all of her family.

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    Joyce Love Hagensick says

    May you find peace and love with each other during this difficult time.
    My deepest sympathy to each and every one of you.

    Joyce Love Hagensick

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    carolyn edmonson beale says

    So very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. I knew her as Susan’s little sister and was around her when visiting or spending the night in their home as teenagers. I remember her bubbly smile and can hear her saying “shucky darn”. You will all be in our hearts and prayers. God bless.

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    Rick & Nancy Call says

    So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. Thinking of all of you at this sad time.

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    Per Brinck says

    Kathy was a special person and I will miss her. As I left Croley Insurance she came in to my office and hugged me and told me I will miss you. No I will miss you Kathy! Our thoughts an Prayers to the family.

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    Sandi Beavet(Frey) says

    My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

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    Rozanne Holmes says

    I feel very honored to have met Kathy and visited with her and her sisters. Her sister, Susan, is one of my very best and closest friends. Kathy’s family and loved ones are in my prayers. The memories of happy times live on in each of the lives touched by this sweet lady!

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    Nancy Bagwell says

    How very sorry I am for your loss. May God gently carry you through this sad time.

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    David and Pat Auston says

    David and I are praying for Kathy’s family. We were friends in SOLO’s. I remember Kathy as a gentle person, kind to all and having an infectious laugh that I will never forget. We were blessed to have Kathy as our friend. Rest in peace dear kathy!

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    Phyllis De Priest Lentz says

    It is hard to express in words what is felt in our hearts. May God comfort you in this time of sorrw.

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    Kellye Fleming says

    My prayers are with you at this difficult time in your lives. Kathy was an amazing woman and friend. Mom (Betty Fleming) wanted me to express her condolences and love to your family, as she will not be able to attend due to health reasons. Know that we love you and are here for you if you need us.

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    Alicia Pierce says

    My sweet Aunt Kathy was a bright star in my life. In all my memories of her, she has always been very loving, kind and extremely thoughtful. Some of my most favorite memories of my childhood are of visiting Grandmother and Granddaddy in Oklahoma, and sharing those visits with Aunty Kathy, Uncle Gerry, Bryan and Chrissy. The very best and most vivid memories are of our many family horseback riding adventures there. It was always such a wonderful time that all the family participated in together.

    Aunt Kathy was the first person to show me how to eat pizza without the toppings, and she also showed me how to laugh at myself. Two very important lessons! 🙂 She always made me feel special and loved, and I will miss her dearly.

    “You shall not want, nor shall you be afraid. The arms you feel around you are mine. The warmth in your heart and the comfort is that I give you. Today you will come home….To our home. The place where you shall find peace and love from all those that have waited for your arrival. Today, tomorrow or the day after next, you shall live in our home in everlasting love!”

    I love you Aunt Kathy! Always!
    Alicia

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    Betty L Fleming says

    To Kathy’s Family,

    I am sorry I was unable to attend the service today. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Love, Betty

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    Carrol Green says

    May this time be a time of reflection on the many good memories this family has shared. Know that you are being held in the hands of our loving God. Prayers I send to the whole family.

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    Brad Kennedy says

    My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy’s entire family. I am very sorry about the loss of Kathy. I had the pleasure of meeting Kathy through Alicia and Susan. I enjoyed speaking and spending time with her. May God’s love give you strength and peace during this sad time. God Bless! – Brad

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    General Terry Dake says

    Kathy and I were friends in our teenage years. Howard and Faye Alexander allowed me into their home to watch ballgames and to join in discussions about life. I viewed Susan and Kathy as adopted sisters. I am saddened by Kathy’s passing.

    Terry Dake

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    Janice Bowling says

    Susan Maute and Family….
    Peace and love in the coming days. I am grateful to hear that your October visit has good memories. jb

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    Pat Mooney says

    I want to express my thanks for all the wonderful messages and the expressions of love and comfort.

    There were 4 of us, now there are 3, it stills feels surreal that Kathy is gone. She was the baby, the youngest of 4 sisters and the youngest of 5 girl cousins. We are out of balance.

    She will always be missed by those of us who love her. Time will heal the wounds of lose but memories will last a life time

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