Employee retiring after 27 years

Mary Alice Barr is retiring from Capitol Federal Savings after 27 years on the job in Lawrence.

Barr, who received a journalism degree in 1949 from Kansas State University, started work for Capitol Federal in 1980 as a receptionist at the bank’s office in west Lawrence, at 1025 Iowa. Now a customer service representative, Barr is scheduled to work her last day at the branch Sept. 28.

Customers and friends are invited to stop by the bank between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day, a Friday, to wish her well, said Joe Oberzan, branch manager.

“She has provided exemplary customer service to scores of Capitol Federal customers who come back or call her for any and all financial needs,” Oberzan said. “She will be missed by her customers and fellow employees.”