Well, after 91 years the old goat finally kicked the bucket.
Mary Louise Neubert Barksdale entered this world on August 28, 1927 and left this world on September 16, 2018.
She leaves to mourn her passing oldest daughter Debbie Cochran (the prude), middle child Sally Madsen (the wild one) and her very favorite youngest child, precious little Billy Barksdale, the one who could never do any wrong.
Mary could be called a lot of things – stubborn, cantankerous, obstinate, feisty ornery and outspoken. Some might even have called her sweet.
Mom was loved by her many friends, co-workers, neighbors and acquaintances. She was tolerated by just a few.
She loved and was cherished by her 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Her favorite pastime was playing bridge with a bunch of other old ladies. We imagine they are laughing together now. Before she used a walker, she played a lot of golf.
Mom was one of the sharpest pencils in the box. She retained her memory and her sense of humor up to the very end.
We intend to honor her by doing the same.
Debbie, Sally, Bill stop that right now! You don’t want me to tell this to your father, do you?
THAT’S ALL FOLKS!!!
Mary L. Barksdale, 91, Carthage, MO, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 16, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, MO. Mary Louise Neubert was born August 28, 1927 in Carthage, MO to the late Ernest Carl Neubert and Viola (Hutchison) Neubert. She graduated from Carthage High School, Class of 1945. She then received her associate degree from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. She married William V. Barksdale on April 8, 1950 in Huntsville, AR; he preceded her in death on December 14, 1992. Mary worked as executive secretary for the Spiva Art Center in Joplin. She also worked as director of the American Red Cross in Carthage. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Carthage.
Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Cochran, Springfield, MO, and Sally Madsen, (David) Tampa, FL; one son William “Bill” Barksdale (Jennifer), Carthage, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Nancy Howerton and Kay Locarni, and two brothers, Bill Neubert and Ernest Neubert, Jr.
Visitation will be held 6-7 pm, Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. Memorial services will be held 10 am, Friday, September 21, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church, Carthage. Rev. James Lee will officiate. Inurnment will follow the service at Park Cemetery, Carthage. Memorial gifts are suggested to the First United Methodist Church, Carthage in care of Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.
