Phyllis Pearl 'Poore' Alberts

Phyllis Pearl "Poore" Alberts passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at El Dorado Manor in Trenton, Nebraska at the age of 97. She was born April 8, 1922, in McCook, Nebraska, the daughter of late Jay and Bessie (Carter) Poore. Phyllis passed surrounded by her loving family. As a young girl she lived on a family farm in rural McCook. Phyllis graduated from McCook High School in 1939. On April 13, 1941, Phyllis married John Alberts in Oberlin, Kansas. During her lifetime she modeled for a local dress shop, owned and operated a dress store, worked with her husband and father at the auction house, and worked on the family farm with her husband. They also owned and operated an apartment building for 45 years. But her greatest joy was spent raising her three sons Larry, Rodney, and Jay. John and Phyllis enjoyed many trips, especially the cruises they took through Ports of Call. They also belonged to multiple card clubs. Over the years Phyllis was active in Does, Eastern Star, and American Legion Auxiliary. After losing John in 1994, she spent her time managing the apartment house until 2015. Preceding her in death were her husband; her parents; son, Rodney Alberts; two brothers, Jack Poore and Virgil Poore; one sister, Eileen Rapp; one grandson, Raub Alberts; and one infant son. Surviving her are her two sons, Larry Alberts and wife, Susan, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Jay Alberts and wife, Shirley, of McCook, NE; daughter-in-law, Barb Alberts of Sidney, Nebraska; ten grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given in her name to the McCook Senior Center. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to greet friends. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.herrmannfh.com Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Tuesday, May 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Family will be present from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. to greet friends. Funeral Service Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Wednesday, May 22, 2019 10:00 AM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001