Barbara Ann Gentry Dudney

1937 - 2011  (74 years)

• Name	Barbara Ann Gentry Dudney
  Born	2 Jun 1937	Simpson, Cloud County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	8 Jul 2011	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	13 Jul 2011	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I3152	Rossville
  Last Modified	26 Dec 2019

  
  

  Father	James Roy Gentry,   b. 7 Apr 1901, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina ,   d. 19 Sep 1957, Bonner Springs, Wyandotte County, Kansas  (Age 56 years)
  Mother	Melba Marguerite Huffman Gentry,   b. 22 Apr 1906, Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas ,   d. 22 Dec 1993, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 87 years)
  Married	24 Nov 1926	Simpson, Cloud County, Kansas
  Family ID	F1762	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Vincent Bryce (Pete) Dudney,   b. 3 Jan 1937, Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 9 Apr 2017, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 80 years)
  Married	17 Aug 1958	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. Mark Dudney   2. Robyn Dudney   3. Brenda Dudney Powell
  Documents		Bridal Shower- Gentry, Barbara Bridal Shower for Barbara Gentry Miss Barbara Gentry, bride-elect of Mr. Bryce Dudney, was complimented with a miscellaneous shower at the Nadeau home on Friday, August 1. Hostesses were Mrs. Jerry Moylan and Miss Jeanette Nadeau. Invited guests were: Miss Gentry, Mrs. Melba Gentry, Mrs. Vincent Dudney, Mrs. Bill Gentry, Mrs. Bob Gentry, Mrs. Bennie Dick Jr., Mrs. Orville Strimple, Mrs. Bob Berry, Mrs. Harry Moyer, Mrs. Bennie Dick, Ms. Ralph Page, Mrs. Roxie Nadeau, Mrs. Eugene Tholl, Mrs. LaVerne Spears, Mrs. Harley McCoid, Mrs. Joe Campbell, Mrs. Don Berkey, Mrs. Clyde Rogers, Mrs. Homer Reid, Mrs. Francis Pardee, Mrs. Walt Swenson, Miss Jane Rogers, Miss Betty Tholl, Miss Jean Nadeau, Miss Sally Nadeau, and Miss Susan Nadeau.
  		Marriage- Gentry, Barbara-Dudney, Vincent Barbara Ann Gentry, daughter of Mrs. Roy Gentry and the late Mr. Gentry, was married in a double-ring ceremony August 17 to Vincent Bryce Dudney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Dudey, Dover. The Rev. Don Jones officiated in the Methodist Church in Rossville. Music was provided by Mrs. Joe Campbell, pianist, and Mrs. Don Berkey, soloist. The bride chose for her wedding a gown of imported Chantilly lace over nylon tulle. The fitted bodice of lace was fashioned with a sabrina neckline embroidered in erredescent sequins. The very full skirt of tulle featured wide inserts of lace in deep V points, and the wide tulle dust ruffle formed the aisle wide chapel train. A Chantilly lace crown heavily embroidered with seed pearls and sequins held her waist length veil of silk illusion. She carried a bouquet of red roses. Her only jewelry was pearl earrings, a gift of the groom. She was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Bob Gentry. Attending the bride was her sister, Mrs. Junior Dick, as matron of honor. She wore a monte blue chiffon dress over taffeta. The fitted bodice fashioned a tiny gathered sleeve that tapered to a V in the back. The full skirt was accented by a cumberbun. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Bill Gentry, Miss Maxine Dagg, Dover, and Miss Jeanette Nadeau. They all wore identical dresses in heavenly blue chiffon over taffeta and styled the same as the matron of honor. Candle lighters were Miss JoAnn Williams and Mrs. James Crenshaw of Topeka. They wore ice blue chiffon over taffeta fashioned after the bridesmaids’ dresses. They carried white candles trimmed with white glamilias. The bride’s mother chose a beige eyelet sheath dress with white accessories. Her corsage was of red roses. The groom’s mother wore a powder blue dress. Her corsage was also of red roses. Rodney Dick, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer. Pamella Ketter, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Mr. Gerald Lister, cousin of the groom, served as best man and Mr. Larry Campbell, Dover, was groomsman. Mr. Bill Gentry and Mr. Neil Crow were ushers. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Rossville Community Center. Assisting at the reception were Mrs. Larry Ketter, Mrs. Bob Gentry, Mrs. Jerry Moylan, Mrs. Bennie Dick, Mrs. Ralph Page, Miss Jean Nadeau and Mrs. Max Williams, Kansas City. After a wedding trip, the couple will be at home at 1176 Warren Street, Topeka, Kansas. The bride is a graduate of Rossville High School and is employed by the Kansas Inspection Bureau in Topeka. The groom is a graduate of Dover High School and is employed by the Gas Service Co. in Topeka.
  Last Modified	21 Mar 2018 18:13:02
  Family ID	F2156	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Dudney, Barbara 1 Barbara A. Dudney ROSSVILLE — Barbara A. Dudney, 74, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born June 2, 1937, at Simpson, Kansas, the daughter of James Roy and Melba Marguerite Huffman Gentry. Barbara lived in Simpson until she was in the 5th grade before moving to Ross¬ville. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1955. Mrs. Dudney had been a secretary for the Kansas Legislature for many years and had been Senator Anthony Hensley's secretary since she started working for the state. She earlier had worked for the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. Barbara was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 Auxiliary of the American Legion. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Bobby Gentry and a sister Betty Dick. On August 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to Bryce "Pete" Dudney at Rossville. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her children, Robyn Dudney, Silver Lake, Brenda Powell, Temple, TX, and Mark Dudney, Silver Lake; a brother, Billy (Beverly) Gentry, Rossville; her granddaughter, Alayna Powell. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
  		Obituary- Dudney, Barbara 2 BARBARA A. DUDNEY Barbara A. Dudney, Rossville, 74, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born June 2, 1937, at Simpson, Kan., the daughter of James Roy and Melba Marguerite Huffman Gentry. Barbara lived in Simpson until she was in the fifth grade before moving to Rossville. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1955. Mrs. Dudney had been a secre¬tary for the Kansas Legislature for many years and had been Senator Anthony Hensley’s secretary since she started working for the state. She earlier had worked for the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. Barbara was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 Auxiliary of the American Legion. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Bobby Gentry and a sister Betty Dick. On Aug. 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to Bryce “Pete” Dudney at Rossville. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her chil¬dren, Robyn Dudney, Silver Lake, Brenda Powell, Temple, Texas, and Mark Dudney, Silver Lake; a brother, Billy (Beverly) Gentry, Rossville; her granddaughter, Alayna Powell. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Meth¬odist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
  		Obituary- Dudney, Barbara 3 Barbara A. Dudney Barbara A. Dudney, 74, passed away July 8, 2011, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born June 2, 1937, at Simpson, the daughter of James Roy and Melba Marguerite Huff¬man Gentry. Barbara lived in Simpson un¬til she was in the fifth-grade when the family moved to Rossville. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1955. Mrs. Dudney had been a secretary for the Kansas Legislature for many years and had been Sen. Anthony Hensley’s secretary since she started working for the state. She earlier had worked for the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. Barbara was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 Auxiliary of the American Legion. Barbara was preceded in death by her par¬ents, a brother, Bobby Gentry, and a sister, Betty Dick. On Aug. 17, 1958 she was united in marriage to Bryce “Pete” Dudney at Rossville. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her children, Robyn Dudney of Silver Lake, Brenda Powell of Temple, Texas, and Mark Dudney of Silver Lake; a brother, Billy Gentry and wife Beverly of Rossville; and her granddaughter, Alayna Powell. Funeral services were July 13 at Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment followed in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS.
  		Funeral Card- Dudney, Barbara 4 Barbara A. Dudney, 74, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born June 2, 1937 at Simpson, Kansas the daughter of James Roy and Melba Marguerite Huffman Gentry. Barbara lived in Simpson until she was in the 5th grade before moving to Rossville. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1955. Mrs. Dudney had been a secretary for the Kansas Legislature for many years and had been Senator Anthony Hensley’s secretary since she started working for the state. She earlier had worked for the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. Barbara was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 Auxiliary of the American Legion. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Bobby Gentry and a sister Betty Dick. On August 17, 1958 she was united in marriage to Bryce “Pete” Dudney at Rossville. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her children, Robyn Dudney, Silver Lake, Brenda Powell, Temple, TX, and Mark Dudney, Silver Lake; a brother, Billy (Beverly) Gentry, Rossville; her granddaughter, Alayna Powell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of the funeral home.
  		Funeral Card- Dudney, Barbara 5 In Loving Memory Of Barbara Ann Dudney Born: June 2, 1937 Died: July 8,2011 Funeral Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Rossville United Methodist Church Rossville, Kansas Officiating Rev. Jay Henderson Organist Ann McCullough Casket Bearers Kevin Ketter ~ Brian Crow ~ Rodney Dick Jim Gentry ~ Ron Gentry ~ Chad Gentry Interment Rossville Cemetery Rossville, Kansas Arrangements By Piper Funeral Chapel Rossville, Kansas