Barbara Jo Beach

Barbara Jo Beach, age 87, of Spring Hill, KS; formally from Brookfield, MO; passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Senior Living in Spring Hill, KS. Barbara Jo, daughter of Paul John and Laura Mae (Hargadine) Harbaugh, was born on October 23, 1935, in Laclede, MO. Barbara was united into marriage to Dale Leroy Beach on November 17, 1962 at the Laclede Methodist Church in Laclede, MO. Dale and Barbara shared 59 years together before his passing on March 5, 2022. Barbara was a member of the United Methodist Church in Brookfield and the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority since 1963. She was a secretary for the Brookfield R-III School District for many years. They spent their retirement years traveling and always loved the time they spent during the winter months in Corpus Christi, TX. She lived in Brookfield until 2013. Barbara liked to read, go for walks, play computer games, go camping, and loved spending time with her family. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Sherri Bowman and husband Marvin of Kansas City, MO; one daughter-in-law, Christie Beach of Corpus Christi, TX; four grandchildren, Brian Kyle Beach II and Paul Jeffery “PJ” Beach of Corpus Christi; Kelsey Bowman of Overland Park, KS; and Nathan Bowman of Omaha, NE; three great-grandchildren, Bryse, Xander, and Riley Jo Beach of Corpus Christi; and several nieces, nephews, and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Laura Harbaugh, husband, Dale Beach, one son, Brian Kyle Beach, and three sisters, Leila Jean Harbaugh, Beverly Lou Spidle, and Carolyn Sue Fitzgerald. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Brookfield, MO; at 2:00 pm. Saturday, April 1, 2023, with Reverend Lee Porch officiating. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Garden Cemetery, Brookfield, MO. A scheduled visitation will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Brookfield, MO; at 1:00 pm. Saturday, April 1, 2023, one hour prior to the memorial service. Services are under the direction of Rhodes Funeral Home, Brookfield, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Brookfield and/or the Heart Association, and can be left at or mailed to Rhodes Funeral Home, 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, MO. 64628. On-line condolences can be made at www.rhodesfh.com

Barbara Jo Beach

October 23, 1935 - March 18, 2023