Phyllis Ann Root Obituary
The passing of Phyllis Ann Root of Shelbyville, Indiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 4, 2024 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis Ann Root to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Francis and Attrice Ruth Manzenberger (May); her husband James P. "Jim" Root Sr.; and her sisters, Marian Jean Sims and Carolyn Ruth Byrd.
She is survived by: her children, Faith Parker (Gary) of Simpsonville, Krista Bowlby (Michael) of Shelbyville, Leah Root of Shelbyville and James P. Root II (Lisa) of Kingsport, Tennessee; her brother Michael Lee Manzenberger (Janet) of Springville; her grandchildren, Emily, Natalie, Jack, Abby, Amanda, Amy, Michael, Callie and James; and her great grandchildren, Michael, Ava, Henry, John, Eleanor, James and Clara. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 8th 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Pinhook Church of Christ (6204 Pinhook Rd, Bedford, IN 47421). A graveside service was held on Sunday, December 8th 2024 at 1:30 PM at the Pinhook Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leah J. Root Trust, in care of Freeman Family Funeral Homes.
