Phyllis Jerene Pittsenbarger
Phyllis Jerene Pittsenbarger
Phyllis Jerene Pittsenbarger
1934-2015
Phyllis Jerene Pittsenbarger, age 80, of Springfield passed away June 18, 2015 at her home in Springfield, Missouri.
Jerene was born in Ford City, Missouri, November 1, 1934, the second child of Glenn Jonagan, Sr. and Mary Scott Jonagan.
On March 25, 1954 Jerene and Forrest Dean Pittsenbarger were married in Phoenix, Arizona. They lived in many places until 1998 when they moved to Springfield.
Jerene was a homemaker for many years while she raised five children. She returned to work at Cox Monett (formerly St. Vincent’s Hospital) for 16 years. She then worked for Community Blood of the Ozarks for another six years. She was a member of Campbell United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, James Dean Pittsenbarger in 2012.
Jerene is survived by her husband Forrest Dean and four children: Kathy Curnyn of Carroll, Iowa; Scott and (Glory) Pittsenbarger of Billings, Missouri; Karyn and (Greg) Meeks of Monett, Missouri and Kelly and (Dena) Pittsenbarger of Springfield, Missouri. She has 13 grandchildren: Aaron, Casy, Dylan, Karsyn, Kole, Sara, Shey, Tara, Tony, Tori, Trey, Trisha and 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Other survivors include her siblings: Glenn and (Betty) Jonagan Jr. of Maryville, Missouri and Jim and (Joan) Jonagan of Mesa, Arizona. Close family friends, the Hoskins family.
She leaves behind many friends and family who will miss her greatly. Jerene will always be remembered for being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to watch the birds and squirrels in her back yard. Her hobbies included traveling, cross stitching, crocheting, spending time with her family, riding rollercoasters and going skydiving or doing anything that was a thrill.
A memorial service will be held on June 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Campbell United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, 220 W Plainview Rd, Springfield, MO 65810, or Campbell United Methodist Church Bell Choir, 1747 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65804.
