Doris “Ann” Pharr

Doris “Ann” Pharr, 75, of Kansas City, KS (Originally from North Little Rock, AR) passed away June 2, 2026 at her home in Kansas City. She was born in North Little Rock, AR on May 20, 1951 as the only child of the late James Henry and Eva Mae Reddick.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dennis G Pharr, her parents, and her treasured Aunt Edna and Uncle Charles, among other extended family. She is survived by two daughters Sharon Fox (David) of Kansas City, KS, Mischelle Berrier (Don) of Illinois, three sons Charles Brian Choate (Kristen Williams) of Las Vegas, NV, Mark Pharr (Debbie) of North Little Rock, AR, Mack Pharr (Melinda) of Conway, AR; as well as seventeen grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was very involved in churches wherever she went, but left her heart in Arkansas at New Life Church in Siloam Springs, AR. Ann was born and raised in North Little Rock, AR. She lived in Oklahoma, California, Missouri and Kansas, but never lost the love of Arkansas and her Razorbacks! As far as she was concerned, she was an Arkansan and just happened to live elsewhere. She graduated from North Little Rock High School, received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from University of Central Arkansas in Education and Counseling, and was a dissertation away from a doctorate. Education was her life as a teacher, counselor, and eventually principal.

She was known as "Butterfly Ann", fluttering around helping others and always moving, doing, and talking. She never met a stranger, just a friend that she needed to know their name. “Butterflies are the symbol of change. Change is possible. Change can be beautiful. Life can still occur and often be even better after change, and the butterfly is a symbol of that.” Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, AR.

Arrangements by Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home, 501-758-1170.

Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com .

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local animal shelter in honor of her love for animals.