Edith Louise Barber

Edith Louise Barber, 91 of Derby Kansas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 19, 2026, and was received into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Edith was born on November 1, 1934, in Sweden, Missouri to Roy William Peterson and Mary Eula Peterson. She grew up on a farm and loved goats, sheep and all animals. Edith had a particular affinity for birds and would always have bird feeders wherever she lived. At age 18 she moved from Missouri to the Wichita Kansas area where she lived the rest of her life. She worked at Beech Aircraft from 1974 until her retirement in 1997. Edith was a tremendously hard worker and could fix almost anything.

Outside of work, she found great joy in all her grandbabies, playing games, cooking, baking, bowling, doing ceramics, and watching basketball. She especially loved watching her own children and grandchildren and of course the Shockers and Jayhawks.

Edith was known for her love of family and dedicated service to them. She deeply cherished her family and considered them God’s greatest blessing.

She is survived by daughters Deanna Salas (Ernie), Angela Winslow (Marty), and Linda Chambers. Grandchildren Jennifer Worford (Reuben), Neto Salas (Jenni), Nick Antuna (Shea), Alex Antuna, Jeffery Cook (Cassandra), Robbie Winslow (Yiru), Peter Winslow (Natalia), and Dani Winslow (Kevin). Great Grandchildren Shawn Williams (Madison), Haley Mayes (Rob), Tate Worford, Isa Worford (Avry), Braelyn Worford, Eddie Winslow, Austin Salas, Jaxon Salas, Emma Salas, Juniper Cook, and Abe Cook.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters (two of her best friends) Leola Bell and Cleo Huffman. Also, by her nephew Mike Bell, niece Cherri Hamlin and granddaughter Devon Louise Merrihew.

Visitation 6-8pm Friday, April 24, with funeral services 10am Saturday, April 25, all at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel in Derby. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery.The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Rose Hill Baptist Church, in honor of Edith’s memory.

Edith will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. While we grieve her passing, we rejoice in the promise of eternal life and take comfort in knowing Edith is at peace, hearing the words, 'Well done, good and faithful servant.'