Barbara Joan Yantzi

January 14, 1935 - April 27, 2017

Barbara Joan Yantzi age 82, of Arab passed away Thurs. April 27, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Yantzi was born on Jan. 14, 1935, in Kansas City, KS the daughter of Ralph Floyd and Kathryn Lorraine Sanders Yantzi. She moved to Arab from Liberty, Missouri about 24 years ago. She was a member of Arab First United Methodist Church, Women’s Circle 2 at the Church and belonged to Friends of the Library. She was involved with the Young-in-Heart Group at Church and was an avid reader. She enjoyed travelling especially in their motor home. Survivors include her Daughters: Gail (Daniel) Lueker of Arab and Dana (Robert) Prange of Estero, FL; Sister: Jane Sturges of Punta Gorda, FL; Grandchildren: Jason Lueker, Brian Clevenger, Rebecca (Joel) Pullen, Kathryn Clevenger and Noah Lueker; Great Granddaughters: Julie Tucker and Claire Pullen. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Dean Yantzi, Brother: Jerry Yantzi and Great Granddaughter: Emma Marks. A Memorial Service will be Thursday May 4, 2017, at Gober Funeral Chapel at 4 PM with Rev. Steve West officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 3 PM – 4 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Arab First United Methodist Church Building Fund