Phyllis Jean (Williams) Graham

Phyllis Jean (Williams) Graham, age 94, of Tipton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 24, 2020. She passed away at home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Clinton County, Indiana on June 13, 1926 to her parents Harold & Chloe (McClellan) Williams.  Phyllis married Everett Graham on November 9, 1944; they shared 32 years of marriage before he passed away on November 4, 1977.

Phyllis graduated from Tipton High School, class of 1944.  Through the years she worked at Parson’s Furniture Store and Sherrill’s Restaurant.   

Phyllis was very active in her community.  She was a member of West Street Christian Church where she was also a Sunday School teacher, Past Matron Eastern Star #66, and Past President and Secretary of CWF.  She also held many other memberships including American Legion Auxiliary, Business & Professional Women Association, Cancer Board for 10 years, Friends of the Library, and Quilters Round Table.  Phyllis enjoyed her time volunteering at the Tipton Hospital Gift Shop and being a Den Mother for Cub Scouts.

Those left to carry on Phyllis’ legacy of love are her children Carol (Joe) Ploughe, Terry (Rosemary) Graham, Kim (Linda) Graham, Hal (Catherine) Graham; Son-in-Law Jeff Fakes; Sister-in-law Bette Boone; Grandchildren Tony Ploughe, Chris Ploughe, Andi (Todd) Ripberger, Susie (David) Nowakowski, Debbie Krise, Rob (Sarah) Godby, Sean (Erin) Godby, Kim (Carl) Leibel, Tim (Katie) Graham, Todd (Darcie) Graham, Matt (Stephanie) Graham, Melissa Graham, Ashley (Paul) Sampson, Ronnie (Valerie) Graham, Michaela Graham, Josh (Brittany) Fakes, Caitlin (Jeff) Portell, Hannah Fakes; 26 Great-Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 

She was welcomed into Heaven by her Husband Everett Graham; Parents Harold & Chloe Williams; Son David Graham; Daughter Lori Fakes; Brother Walter Williams; Sisters Betty Williams and Wilda Peters; Brother-in-Law Robert Graham; Son-in-Law Joe Ploughe.  

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Taylor & Cowan Funeral, located at 314 N. Main St. in Tipton. A graveside funeral service celebrating Phyllis’ life will be at 12:15pm at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor VJ Stover officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to West Street Christian Church Special Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, Tipton, IN. Please feel free to leave an online condolence or share a special memory of Phyllis with her family on her tribute wall.

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