Phyllis was born on July 17, 1941 to the late James Gooden and Mabel Schroeder. Phyllis graduated from duPont Manual High School in 1959. She retired from the US Census Bureau in 2015.
Phyllis married Dennis R. Smith in 1963 and the two were inseparable from that point on. Phyllis and Dennis were married for over 57 years.
Phyllis was a dedicated wife, mother and mamaw. Family came first, and was above all else, a value that she instilled in all those close to her. The hole left by her absence will be impossible to fill.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, James M. Gooden; and her loving husband, Dennis.
She is survived by her children, Gary Smith (Sarah), Melissa Dorris (Dan); her beloved grandchildren, Tyler Dorris and Amanda Dorris; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021 from 12 noon – 4 p.m. at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven (4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218). A service to honor the life of Phyllis will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Phyllis will be laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Kidney Foundation.
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