Barbara Givens
November 19, 1925 — August 9, 2024
Barbara Ruth (Pritchard) Givens passed away August 9, 2024, at Crown Care Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonville. She was born in Neosho on November 19, 1925, Barbara was 98 years old at the time of her death. She attended school in Noel, MO. Her family moved to Kansas City, where she married and started her family. She married Charles (Charley) Givens on March 6, 1943, and they were happily married for 76 years. She took pride in being a homemaker. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, and cooking for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Esther Pritchard: husband, Charley: daughter, Shirley; two sisters, three brothers, and two grandsons. She is survived by her daughters, Connie White (Ray), and Jo Rickard (Wayne); grandson, Brian (Allie); five great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. There are 7 nieces and nephews along with many friends who will miss her dearly.
A memorial service was held at the First Christian Church in Harrisonville, August 13, with burial following at Park Lawn Cemetery in Kansas City.
Thank you to everyone who has visited and helped care for her over the past few years.
