Barbara Meredith Phillips (Pepmiller), age 81, passed peacefully Friday, February 9th 2018, surrounded by her daughters. Barbara is preceded in death by her mother and father,
Kathryn and Richard Pepmiller of Doniphan MO, her husband Don, her younger brother Sam Pepmiller of Plymouth MN and her son-in-law Jesse Pippins of Collinsville IL. She is survived by her daughters Merry Pippins of Collinsville IL and Donna Hollander of Boonville IN, her grandchildren Victoria (Katy) Pippins, Jesse Pippins IV, Kyle Hollander and Taylor Hollander, son-in-law Jerry, her brother Kenneth, sister-in-Law Arlene, four nieces and one nephew.
Barbara was born December 31, 1936 in Doniphan Mo. Barbara was a true servant of her Lord and Savior. She started the kindergarten and pre-school programs of First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, MO, where she taught for over 30 years. She was active in her church and in Sunday School, choir, bell choir, orchestra, JOY group and numerous mission trips. She was an avid volunteer throughout the community of Poplar Bluff and Cape Girardeau. Barbara could be seen daily working at the United Gospel Rescue Mission signing folks in or behind the counter serving.
She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi and Beta Tau Master.
Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m., with the Memorial service beginning at 5 p.m., Saturday, February 24th at the First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff, MO. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Barbara's life.
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