Phyllis A. Barnes

Phyllis Alene Barnes passed away on March 31, 2018 in Olympia, WA at the age of 72. She was born on November 17, 1945 in Council, ID to Orrin and Dorothy Miller. Phyllis was one of eight children. She graduated from Olympia High School in 1964.

On December 2, 1967, Phyllis married Max G. Barnes, Jr. at St. Michael’s Church in Olympia, WA. Together they raised a son and a daughter. Phyllis attended St. Martin’s College and graduated valedictorian with a degree in sociology in 1985.

Phyllis was a gifted writer and will always be remembered for her love of family, thoughtfulness, generosity and love of animals. Her hobbies included genealogy, photography and gardening. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. We will miss her always.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of 50 years, Max Barnes, Jr.; son, Brian Barnes (Tamara), daughter Kristi Pigotti (Gerry); five grandchildren, Max Barnes, Connor Barnes, Jack Barnes, Gavin Pigotti and Nicholas Pigotti; five siblings, Charlotte Moore (Mike), Orrin Miller, Allan Miller, LaVon Dempsey (Bob) and Curtis Miller (Terri). Phyllis was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, LaMoyne Miller and Donald Miller.

Private funeral services will be held at Mills & Mills Funeral Home & Memorial Park in Tumwater, WA on Tuesday, April 17th 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to either St. Michael Parish in Olympia or Seattle Children's Hospital.