"Phyllis is an angel in disguise. I was blessed to have taken care of her in her final days. I told her that she was my best friends in the few days I was with her. The last words she said to me before I drove home that night was, ?I love you.? I will always hold you near and dear to my heart. Phyllis your daughter is wonderful and such a caring person, she never left your side. Fly high my friend, see you again ?"
In loving memory of
Phyllis Shull
October 4, 1926 - March 6, 2020
WILLIAMSBURG-Phyllis Shull, age 93, of Williamsburg, formerly of North English, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Phyllis was born October 4, 1926, in North English, to Charles (Chod) and Margaret (Williams) Dixon and graduated from North English High School. On August 31, 1945, she married Elmer (Buck) Shull in North English. Phyllis worked at the North English Creamery, Brown's Café, candled eggs at Kirkpatrick Produce and worked at the Maid Rite before becoming a custodian at the University of Iowa, where she worked for 20 years. Buck passed away in 2003 and Phyllis moved to Williamsburg in 2004. She enjoyed making friends, playing cards, Bingo, reading, puzzle books and chocolate ice cream.
Survivors include three children: Diana (Dave) Tjornehoj of Longmont, CO, Ronald (Robin) Shull of Washington and Shari (Dave) Hook of Williamsburg; seven grandchildren: Jeffry Tjornehoj, Jonathan Tjornehoj, Jennifer Katalinch, Heather Moen, Jason Shull, Ashley Hartman and Adam Hook and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Elmer (Buck) Shull.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Powell Funeral Home in North English, with Pastor Luke Caster officiating. Burial will be at North English Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the funeral home.
A memorial fund has been established for the North English Community Center. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in North English is caring for Phyllis and her family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"Phyllis's family, My Mother and I will always have fond memories of Phyllis. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Phyllis Hubbell and Heidi (Hubbell) Kirschbaum"
"We are thankful for the opportunity to know Phyllis and the times we shared during her visits to Colorado. Most of all, we are thankful for the grandchildren we share with your family. With our love and prayers, Marilyn and Jerry Osborn "
"What a wonderful, caring and loving woman has made her way to Heaven ! Great memories were made spending a great share of my time with Diana at Phyllis' house. She had the patience of a Saint putting up with all the slumber parties and our shenanigans !! Phyllis, I love you, I will miss you and Thank You for being a big part of my life ! Love, Pam Johnston"
"To Diana and the whole family of Phyllis Shull. I knew her as a friend at work and as Diana?s Mom when we were little. I am named after her as my Mom and Phyllis shared a hospital room. Diana and I were born on the same day. Phyllis made me laugh and gave me advice when I needed it. She was loving and kind. Bless her family and help them through this time. Love to all. Phyllis Kerkove Back. "
"All those card games. By now, Phyllis and Mom are sitting at a table somewhere, cards in hand and iced tea beside them. I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of them and of all of you. "
"Phyllis was like a second mother to so many of us of the Class of 1965. How she and Buck put up with those slumber parties I'll never know! When the Fabulous Fourteen gathered in her living room there was hardly room to wiggle! Loved that lady! Connie (Holden) Hanna"