Phyllis was born Milwaukee, WI and raised in Wauwatosa. She lived in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Florida.
Phyllis was creative with a love of arts, crafts, and decorating. She enjoyed sailing with her husband, family gatherings, and was active in many social organizations.
Phyllis is predeceased by her husband, L. Emmett Flynn.
She is survived by her children Jerome Benuck and his wife, Janet of Harrisburg, PA, Robert Benuck and his wife, Edie of Sprinf Hill, FL, June Hicks and her husband, Donald of North Port, FL, Richard Benuck and his wife, Laurie Milford, NH, and John Benuck and his wife, Susan of Marbury, NH. She is also survived by her sister Debbi Hoyt and her husband, Jeff of Ocala, FL. She had 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 5 step children and their families