Barbara Ann Stover Phillips

Barbara Ann Stover Phillips, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. She was taken too soon from a motor vehicle accident in Springfield. She was born in Bakersfield, Calif. on Aug. 31, 1949, as the youngest child born to Donah Bradford Stover and Edith Elaine Cain Stover.
She was a woman of immense kindness and unwavering strength, known for her unique sense of humor and her unyielding love for her family. She was particularly proud of her educational achievements including her graduation of Burge School of Nursing in 1984 and how she went on to get her bachelor’s degree in science & nursing, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Drury University in 1996. She was a hard worker and a dedicated employee to Cox Medical Center for nearly thirty years.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robbie Joe Phillips of Nixa of 35 years; her four children; Rhonda Morris, Jason Webb, Christopher Phillips and Barbi Phillips. She is also survived by five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Wilma Chitwood; and her brother, John Stover. She loved many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and was a “mother” to all.
The family hosted a simple and private, family and friends, “Ashes to Dust” ceremony held on their property, “Lucky 13 Acres” in Ash Grove, on Saturday, Oct. 4, at dusk.
Arrangements under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home.