Bates County News

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

 Phyllis Gilbert, 82 of Drexel, Missouri passed away peacefully Saturday, January 18, 2025 at her home in Drexel.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Living Proof Church, 700 North Holmes Road, Drexel, Missouri 64742.  Memorial services will follow at 11:00 am Saturday, also at the church.  Private family graveside services will be held at a later date in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel.  Memorial contributions may be made to Drexel Fire & EMS.  Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel chapel (816-657-4400).  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.


A complete obituary is pending at this time and will be published once it becomes available.



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