FORTVILLE
Barbara J. (Wilhite) Kiphart, age 79, of Fortville, Indiana passed away on July 6, 2023. She was
born July 26, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Dee and Ella (Isabell) Wilhite. She was
married on November 11, 1961 to her one love, James A. Kiphart Jr., for 46 years until his
passing.
Barbara was a dedicated employee of Roll Coater in Greenfield where she retired as a sales
manager after 38 years. She graduated from Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis.
Many friends and family have been blessed by her cooking. She enjoyed gardening, camping,
reading autobiographies, and hosting swimming parties at her home in Greenfield, Indiana for
many years. She especially enjoyed raising her children and watching her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren grow. She shared many memories and laughs with her Yakkity-Yak card
club best friends and her life-time friend Linda (Hall) Conner.
Barbara was blessed with three children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She
is survived by her children, Jeanette (Jason) Volpp of San Diego, California, and Benjamin
Kiphart (Kim) of Greenfield; grandchildren, Jeremy and Christopher Sturgill, Megan and Taylor
Volpp, and Zachary and Katelyn Kiphart; great-grandchildren include Samara, Sophi, and
Brenden Sturgill; and brother, Larry A. Wilhite. She is preceded in death by her parents, listed
above; her beloved husband James A. Kiphart Jr.; daughter, Jennifer (Oscar) Sturgill; sisters,
Patsy Ann Wilhite and Cynthia (Wilhite) Showalter; and niece, Heather Showalter.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Park Cemetery,
Greenfield, Indiana. Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, 1780 West Main Street,
Greenfield, Indiana, 46140, is handling arrangements. Memories of Barbara and condolences
may be shared with her family by visiting www.stillingerfamily.com.
