Phyllis A Seitz

Phyllis A. Seitz, 76, passed away at her home on February 17, 2021. She was born in Middlesboro, KY on February 20, 1944, a daughter of the late Howard and Evelyn Gent. Phyllis worked as a manager at the Hobby House, downtown Fort Wayne for 17 years before opening Cindy's Diner where she also served as a manager for several years. She retired from the American Legion Post 82 where she also worked as the kitchen manager. During her years spent working she developed many great friendships. Phyllis loved cooking and baking, having even made her children's wedding cakes and her grandchildren's birthday cakes. Phyllis was positive about everyday, she truly loved her life and all it consisted of. One of her greatest joy's in life was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she adored dearly. She is survived by her children Avery (Joy) Overbay, Theresa (Don) Metzger, James (Julie) Harbin; step-son, Rick (Kathy) Seitz; grandchildren, Faith Ann, Maria, Sherrie, Michael Jr., Auston, Robert, Tessea-Ann, James Jr., Andy and Marshall; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Irene (JC) Upton; and son-in-law, Michael Kennedy Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Lee Seitz; grandson, Shawn Harbin; sisters, Louise, Dorothy, Barbra, Gail, and brothers, Billy and Earl. Funeral service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Ft. Wayne, IN 46805. Visitation will be held from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday prior to the funeral service. Burial will take place in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Centers of America.