Phyllis M. Day (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Phyllis Marye Day, daughter of Ervin Winston and Lillian Margret Kuhn Standley, was born September 7, 1926, near Thayer, Missouri. She departed this life Friday, September 6, 2013, in Christian Health and Rehabilitation Center South, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-six years, eleven months, and twenty-nine days.
Early in her life she was married to Albert Andrews, who passed away while serving in the United States Air Force.
On September 2, 1961, she was united in marriage to William Murrel “Bill” Day, and they shared twenty-eight years before his passing on November 13, 1989.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Tom Day.
Phyllis is survived by two sons, Rob Day, and his wife, Lyla, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Arthur Day, and his wife, Jackie, of Wichita, Kansas; two daughters, Elaine Biggs, and her husband, Albert, of Oatman, Arizona, and Mary Beal, and her husband, Don, of Lebanon, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was raised in the Long Lane community, and received her education there. She worked as a nurse at Wallace Hospital for several years, and then worked at Dr. Nash’s optometry office for awhile. After she and Bill were married, they made their home in Lebanon, and she was a devoted homemaker and mother to her family. Later, she worked as a secretary at Detroit Tool Company for several years, and then co-owned and operated Pinch of Old – Dab of New with her daughter, Mary.
Phyllis was a longtime active member of First United Methodist Church in Lebanon. She had served in various capacities within the church, including Sunday school teacher, and member of the Wesleyan Circle.
She had worked in both the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts when her children were involved. She had been active in the Joel E. Barber School P.T.A. and had served as District President. She also was involved in the Band Parents organization. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She loved music, played the saxophone, and was particularly fond of polka music. Her family was always her top priority and she especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Phyllis was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was a kind and caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them throughout the years.
Memorial Donations to First United Methodist Church may be made through the funeral home.
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