Phyllis Ann Savka

Phyllis Ann (nee Bishop) Savka, 92, passed away February 4, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Eleanor and Steven Bishop. Loving sister to Betty Whelpley (deceased), Bernard (deceased), Thomas, and Cynthia Snider. Married to her high school sweetheart for 72 years, Louis (Lotzy) Savka. Phyllis was the most loving mother to her six children: Nancy Nichols (Terry), Dan (Barb), Lou (Lissa), Jane Heuring (Dave), David (deceased), Stuart (Amy). Grandmother to thirteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. All were her heart and soul. Phyllis had many passions including singing, art, decorating and sewing. She was a magnificent soloist who won many music competitions in her youth. She continued singing into adulthood with her church choir and was often asked to be the vocal soloist for weddings. Her baking and homemaking skills carried over into the professional culinary world. For many years she created beautiful wedding cakes and fine pastries for local restaurants and catered events. She was well known for her cheesecakes and chocolate tortes. Her apple pie was second to none! Phyllis always had an open heart and found joy in everyone and everyday living: “I love you a bushel and a peck!” Her memorial service will be on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Leppert- Nora Chapel, 740 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 844-3966. Viewing will start at 12 noon EST with a service to be held at 1:30 pm, followed by a catered gathering.