On January 28, 2023, Phyllis Ann (Crane) Pevehouse died in her sleep at the Medicalodge in Independence, Kansas where she resided for five days.
She was born July 10, 1930, to Meredith C. and Sadie A. (Gordon) Crane in Independence, Kansas. Phyllis graduated in 1948 from Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville, Kansas. While in high school she was involved in many organizations including band and the Tornado Tillies.
In July of 1950 she married Carl Curtis Pevehouse on a surprise elopement to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They had a wonderful marriage together that produced three children, Linda, Carla and Jon.
Phyllis loved being a stay-at-home mom but decided to further her education in the 1960's. She graduated from Coffeyville Junior College in 1965 and went on to drive back and forth to Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas daily to attend classes until she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 1968. Her family was so proud as she graduated with honors. This began her teaching career at Garfield elementary school in Coffeyville where she taught 6th grade for six years. After her son Jon was born, she stayed home to be a mother and homemaker but continued to be a substitute teacher for many years.
Phyllis was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Coffeyville. She was an active member of the Cultural Arts Council and belonged to various civic organizations through the years. Phyllis loved reading, puzzles, playing bridge and spending time with her family. She will be sorely missed by all. The family loved their "mom"/"meme" so much.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Meredith and Sadie Crane; her loving husband, Carl Pevehouse; a sister, Louise Elder; a brother, Henry Crane.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Linda Rewerts (Lou Day), Carla Herring (Marc Shelton), Jon C. Pevehouse (Jessica Weeks); grandchildren, Brady Rewerts (Kaylynn), Breann Colpitts (Josh), Brooke Herring, Bobbi Kim (Phil), Orion, Ava, Carl and Stephy Pevehouse; four great grandchildren, Atlas and Ingi Colpitts, Harper Rewerts and Julian Kim; along with many extended relatives and close friends.
Visitation with the family present to greet friends will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Coffeyville.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Coffeyville. Pastor Yves Kinangwa will officiate. To honor Phyllis' wishes, cremation will take place following the service.
The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Coffeyville or to the Coffeyville Friends of Animals; contributions can be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home 306 N. Cline Rd. Coffeyville, KS 67337.
The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. To leave a condolence for the family online, visit www.dwbfh.com
