Phyllis Smothers Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Phyllis Smothers of Decatur, Illinois, born in Camargo, Illinois, who passed away on March 12, 2023 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rufus Long and Ruth Long; her husband James Russell Smothers of Gravel Switch, KY; and her sisters, Florence, Evelyn and Priscilla.

She is survived by: her sister Francis Grizzle of Decatur; her brother-in-law Lester Elam (Shirley) of Decatur; and her children, Brenda Bryant (Mark Page) of Harristown, IL, Waverly Smothers (Maria) of Bethalto, IL, James Smothers (Cheryl) of Tuttle, OK, Daryl Smothers (Lisa) of Sullivan and Carol Carlson (Robert) of Decatur. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Phyllis' honor may be made to: The Decatur and Macon County Senior Center, 1430 N 22nd St, Decatur, IL 62526.

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