Marita K. Barrett
April 1, 1947 ~ June 21, 2020
Marita K. (Nokes) Barrett
73, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2020, to join her beloved husband, Dallas R. Barrett, in paradise. She was born on April 1, 1947, to Dorothy and Chester Nokes. Preceded in death by her husband; son, Jack Dobson; parents, and brother, Dana Nokes. Survived by step-children, Brian Barrett (Rose) and Valarie Long (Kent); brother, Arlan Nokes (Jyl); grandchildren, Jeff Huskey (Jacinda), Steven Huskey (Denise), Lauren Barrett, Kendall Barrett, Tori Barrett. Marita was “GiGi” to seven great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Marita was a retired florist, realtor and active member at Rolling Hills Country Club. Her passion was island vacations with her husband and friends and an active social life at RHCC. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the dear friends who supported her on this long journey. Visitation, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 6:30-8:00 pm; funeral service, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 11:00 am, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Interment will be on Thursday, June 25, at 11:00 am, in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, KS. Memorials to Kansas Humane Society, Rolling Hills Country Club and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.
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My friend since high school. She reminded why I hated riding horses after we would ride hers all day long and I couldn’t walk the next day. She reminded me that “bling” is not only very fashionable, but a great way to express yourself! And the MORE the better! She let me know that owning a flower shop was very hard work and tried to talk me out of opening one. I didn’t listen because I am just as hard headed as she was! She taught me that being hard headed isn’t always a good thing!! She taught me that having a lifelong friend was a wonderful blessing! And I will miss her. Kim Henderson
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I was so sorry to see that Marita has passed. I worked with her through the United Methodist Women at West Heights United Methodist Church. She did our annal yearbook for years. She could always be counted on to work funeral dinners or bring food when needed. I’m so sorry that our UMW could not host a dinner for your family. I have fond memories of Marita. I know she will be missed. I’m so sorry for your loss. Mary Robillard