The family of Frances Pyle invites all of her friends and acquaintances to celebrate her 95th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 28.
The come-and-go reception will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 5 S. Pennsylvania St. No gifts, please.
Frances “Frankie” Peek Pyle was born in 1929 in a home in Webb City to Della and Samuel “Gus” Peek. She has lived here her entire life. One of three siblings, her brothers were Bobby Lee and Sam Peek. She attended Webb City schools and graduated in 1948.
After graduation, she was employed by Southwestern Bell, which was located in the current Webb City Police Department. She was one of the familiar local operators you heard when you wanted to make a telephone call. She retired as registrar at Parkwood High School after 25 years.
She is a current member of P.E.O. Chapter AY. Through the years, Frances was a Girl Scout leader, a member of the Webb City Garden Club, and Webb City Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW).
Central United Methodist has been a cornerstone in her life, providing her with many wonderful memories. She is the longest living member of the church, with nearly 80 years of involvement, incuding The Seekers Sunday school class, WSCS, Workers for Christ, Wednesday night dinner and devotion, and many vacation Bible schools.
Frances married Paul Pyle on June 21, 1953, and they were together for 44 years before his passing. She has two children, Paula Pyle Moore and Kevin Pyle; a son-in-law, Mike Moore; and Shaley Michelle Moore, of Lee’s Summit, her only grandchild.
As promised, proceeds from the annual Badges & Burgers event, sponsored by Webb City and its employees, were dispersed Thursday.
Police Chief Don Melton was accompanied by Erin Turner, community development director, and Jeremy Denton, assistant fire chief, as he delivered four checks.
$500 – United Way of Southwest Missouri
$500 – Webb City CARES
$1,000 – Webb City Senior Citizens Center
$1,000 – Webb City Employee Fund
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” a concert and sing-a-long directed by Carolyn McGowan, is being presented by Joplin Little Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.
McGowan says the performance features great area singers who are staying home for Christmas, plus four out-of-town JLT performers who are coming home for Christmas.
Tickets will be available at the door for $10.
Soprano Carolers – Marilyn Bouldin, Hannah Bradley, Brianna Daniel, Kim Henry, Mandie Kubicek and Allison Van DaGriff.
Alto carolers – Emily Adams, Emma Claybrook, Megan Dillahay, Sarah Jackson and Melissa Holt-Thompson.
Tenor carolers – Alex Dillahay, Jarrett Little, Aryan McHaffie, Tanner Munson, Jeff Phillips, John Streeter and Kylee VanHorn.
Bass carolers – Jeff Brown, Morgan Caswell, Ricardo Field, JP Dickey, Nick Kubicek, Adam Rusch and Kevin Sidenstricker.
Pinocchio Up on the Housetop Dancers – Annabella Culp, Monroe Evans, Abigail Evitts, Braylynn Huber, Evelyn Hydar, Zoe Jolly, Skylee Keeling, Thea Torrey, Lyla Schrader and Demi Struble. Choreography… Cathy Hall
Briley Performing Arts Santa, Can’t You Hear Me? Dancers – Zoey Beck, Zahra Bruner, Blakely Guernsey, Nara Johnson, Evey Larson, Ella Moore, Kennedy Paige, Lily Powell, Taylor Reaves, Leah Thompson. Choreography… Allyson Briley
Briley Performing Arts Jingle Bell Rock Performers – Allyson Briley and Ben Rogers.
Pinocchio Man with the Bag Dancers – Aria Alfaro, Allyson Martinez, Lucie Bailey, Kaylyn Smith, Charlie Torrey, Lily Streeter and Annie Streeter. Choreography…Brianna Daniel
JLT Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher Performers – Emily Adams, Aria Alfaro, Hannah Bradley, Morgan Caswell, Monroe Coots, Brianna Daniel, JP Dickey, Alex Dillahay, Arrow Dillahay, Fox Dillahay, Megan Dillahay, Jupiter Dillahay, Madelyn Edwards, Lily Farmer, Dezirae Gatas, Melissa Holt-Thompson, Jarrett Little, Aryan McHaffie, Mandie Kubicek, Nick Kubicek, Gabby Nance, Adam Rusch, Kevin Sidenstricker, Kaylyn Smith, Jude Stadler, John Streeter, Allison Van DaGriff and Ayla Van DaGriff. Choreography… Melissa Holt-Thompson
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