Phyllis E. Wilson

Phyllis was born in Plymouth, England on March 2, 1917 to Fred and Elizabeth King. She is survived by her husband COL Harold S. Wilson, Retired Army, a daughter Janice E Jones, two granddaughters Kimberley (Scott) Steele and Kasha (Travis) Griffith, and three great grandchildren Sarah Griffith, Ethan and Grace Steele (all of Chattanooga). She is also survived by two step children Sandy (Susan)Wilson of Alabama and Frances (Larry Adamski )Wilson of Texas and their children, Cathy (Chris) Palladino, 2LT Chris and Paul Adamski. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews in England and Australia. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Leslie and George King, sister Joyce Hurt, her first husband MAJ Fred Datres, and step granddaughter Christie Wilson.

She was the first office manager for EPB Employees Credit Union where she served for 20 years. She was a volunteer at St. Barnabas Retirement Center for 25 years. She was the President of the local Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire. She sang several years with the Sweet Adeline’s. As a very compassionate person she served on Meals on Wheels and took numerous people to the doctor and checked in on people who were ill. She was a charter member of St Peter’s Episcopal Church where she was an active member.

Graveside services will be held at the National Cemetery. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Chattanooga Food Bank or St Peter’s Episcopal Church.