Phyllis loved to crochet, read, and be a part of church activities. She had a great love for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn Ireland; brother, Richard Patterson; and sisters, Margaret Perkins, Velma Knapp, Jeanne Romankewiz.
Surviving are son; Michael Glenn (Maureen) Ireland; daughters, Kathie J. Ayers, Susanne K. (David) Evans. She also leaves behind several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 11am on Monday, September 25, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, 3827 Delta River Dr., Lansing with visitation one hour prior.
For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of Phyllis to Hospice house of Mid-Michigan 1210 W. Saginaw St., Lansing, MI 48915 or Willows of East Lansing 3500 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, Michigan 48823.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.