Of Jackson, MI passed away on July 17, 2019 at the age of 85. Phyllis was born to Fletcher and Opal McHenry on July 22, 1933 in Champaign Illinois. She met the love of her life Alvah Lee Farmer and married him on June 16, 1950 In Illinois. Phyllis loved being a homemaker, cooking, cleaning for her family, playing cards with friends and family and going to bingo from time to time. She was a member of the Moose Lodge # 389 for over 50 years. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Vicky L. (Ricky DeGolyer) Sheppard, Linda S. (Jim) Ruppert, Cynthia L. (Mark) Putnam and Deborah J. (Ron) Parsons, grandchildren, Travis R. Scott, Stephanie S. Ruppert, Taylor D. Parsons and Hannah J. Parsons, and one sister, Barbara. She was preceded in Death by her parents, husband, Alvah L. Farmer (2001) and sister, Joann. Per her wishes cremation has been chosen with no formal services. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Phyllis’s name to Cascades Humane Society.