| Bio | Barbara Jean Pixler (Moody), 82, of Independence, passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2024 with family by her side. She was born July 5th, 1941 in Independence to parents Thomas Moody and Dorothy (Calkins) Moody. Barbara had two brothers, eldest George Moody (Martha Moody) youngest brother Larry Moody.
Barbara graduated from Van Horn High School in 1959. Van Horn is where she met the man who would later become her husband, Kearney Duane Pixler. With their marriage on July 24th, 1960 Barbara gained a father & mother-in-law with Duane & Mary Pixler, a sister-in-law Diana Pixler and brother-in-law Freddie Pixler. Over the years Barbara and Kearney made many lifelong friendships with Jack & LouAnn, Frank & Peg, Patty & Phil, Roy & Mary, Linda & Gerald, and Sharon & Paul.
Barbara and Kearney shared a long and happy life where they welcomed their son Bobby in 1961 and later their daughter Randi in 1966. Barbara and Kearney spent many years of their life owning and operating their own business out of Warsaw, MO. Their business combined many loves of the couple including antiques and crafting. Barbara enjoyed crafting with her husband, he would build their crafts and she would complete them by painting them and adding the finishing touches. Barbara also enjoyed hobbies such as crocheting, reading, cooking and being with her family and friends. Throughout the years Barbara and Kearney's family continued to grow with the addition of five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Dorothy Moody, parents in law Duane & Mary Pixler, both brothers George (Martha) & Larry, and her beloved husband Kearney who passed away on June 7th 2023.
She is survived by her son Bobby Pixler (Debra), daughter Randi Orlando (Tony), sister-in-law Diana Pixler, brother-in-law Freddie Pixler (Katie), grandchildren Matthew Orlando (Kate), Krystal Pixler, Joshua Orlando (Kendra), Ryan Orlando (Lauren), Kimberly Luke (Mitch), great grandchildren Alyson, Wyatt, Emmalyn, Evan, Joseph, Dorothy, Elliott, Emmett, Cash, along with numerous nieces, nephew, great nieces and great nephews.
Barbara will always be remembered by her laughter, ham balls, and giant peanut butter cookies, but most of all she will be remembered by the love she gave to her family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 23rd, 2024, this will be an open house held at her daughter's home from 11AM to 2PM at 1908 N Ponca Dr Independence, MO 64058.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements: Royer's New Salem Funeral Home Independence, MO (816) 796-8600 |
