Phyllis Mae Orr
77 a lifetime resident of Prairie Grove, went to be with her Lord on August 16, 2016 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born November 26, 1938 in Hogeye, the daughter of Argil C. and Emma Bell Carney Bartholomew.
Phyllis was a member of the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for numerous years. She was a founding member of the Prairie Grove United Methodist Women and the Prairie Grove Junior Civic League. While her children were in school she was an active volunteer for school activities. Before having children she managed the family business, Washington County Livestock Auction. Then after her children were older she returned to retire from the sale barn. She lived for her grandchildren and has traveled countless miles to watch them compete in various sporting events.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years Burl Orr; one daughter Vanessa Orr and one son Bart Orr and wife Tara all of Prairie Grove; three grandchildren Reed Orr, Ryder Orr and Race Orr; two brothers Billy Joe Bartholomew and his wife Willene and Dwight Bartholomew and his wife Sandy all of Prairie Grove; her precious care givers Rhonda Stone, Traci Hartin and Peggy Jones and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Funeral service will be held Saturday August 20, 2016 10:00 A.M. at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist. Burial will be in the Illinois Chapel Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church for stained glass window fund or the Prairie Grove All Sports Booster Club to install the scoreboard at the baseball field.