Phyllis Hough's Obituary
Phyllis Elaine Hough, daughter of Hugh O’Dell and Virtress Lucy Lambeth Palmer, was born September 16, 1931, near Orla, Missouri. She departed this life Wednesday, February 17, 2010, in Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of seventy-eight years, five months, and one day. On December 26, 1949, she was united in marriage to Johnnie Hough, and to this union two daughters and one son were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Craig Foster. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Johnnie, of the home; two daughters, Christi Foster, and her husband, Steve, of Springfield, Missouri, and Paulette Wasmer, of Ozark, Missouri; a son, Bruce Hough, and his wife, Teresa, of Lebanon, Missouri; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Hugh A. Palmer, and his wife, Terry, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Born in the Orla, Missouri area and raised in the White Oak Pond community, Phyllis graduated from Lebanon High School in the Class of 1949. After she and Johnnie were married, they made their home in the Lebanon area and lovingly raised their children. In addition to being a devoted homemaker to her husband and family, she also worked in various endeavors throughout the years. She had been a bookkeeper for Appleby Boat Company, had been an independent insurance agent, helped her husband by keeping the books at his NAPA Auto Parts Store, and then was a sales consultant for Jafra and Mary Kay Cosmetics. Phyllis professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was raised in White Oak Pond Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She had been a longtime active member of First Baptist Church in Lebanon, and was ever willing to share her faith with others. She exemplified Proverbs 31 in the story of her life, and was an example of the virtuous woman, as she possessed a very compassionate heart and always reached out to those in need. She was there to offer a meal, a kind word, or even a place to stay to those less fortunate. She was a wonderful hostess who had a knack for making people feel at ease and welcome in her home. She also showed the love spoken of in the scriptures and had the spiritual gift of hospitality. Her greatest love was her family and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a kind and caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will remember her as a truly gracious, Christian lady. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday February 20, 2010 at the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mt. Rose Memorial Park, Visitation is Friday evening 6-8:00 p.m. under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Lebanon, Missouri. A memorial has been established to Convoy of Hope or to Project 25/35 at First Baptist Church. Donations may be made through the funeral home. Return to top
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