In Memory

Barbara Phillips (Pearce) - Class Of 1953

Barbara Phillips (Pearce)

Barbara Ellen (Phillips) Pearce of Peoria, AZ passed peacefully July 27, 2021 in her home at the age of 86. She was born December 12, 1934 in Olney, Illinois.

She lived a full life leaving behind three children Michael Pearce and wife Connie, Jennifer Alvarez and husband Christopher, and Stephanie Caruso and husband Anthony. She had four grandchildren Sidney Pearce, Sage Pearce, Lauren Alvarez, and Madeline Alvarez. Along with two great grandchildren Wilder Azure and Rekker Azure.

Barbara earned a BA from Illinois State University and MA from Western State College. She worked at Kansas State University as a PE instructor. Then moved to AZ and taught at Sunny Slope High School as a swim coach and PE Instructor as well and finally became the director of Cross Roads Preschool. She touched many people's lives through her work at Cross Roads while teaching swimming during the hot Arizona summers. She was a beloved Mom, Gram, and friend. She was loved by many and will be missed.

The funeral held at Best Funeral Services, Peoria, AZ

Posted online on July 30, 2021