During the time while she was raising her children, Phyllis was a homemaker. After raising her children, Phyllis began a career as an electrologist in the beautician industry. Her hobbies included gardening, working on Jigsaw puzzles, sewing and spending time at the beach. She is survived by partner, Robert Tuck, daughters Romnee and Kelley Auerbach, grandchildren, Abigail, Connor and Whitney Reynolds