Phyllis F. Chase, age 88, went to be with her Lord on Dec. 14, 2017, at Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, where she had resided for the past two and a half years.
Phyllis was born in Walton, Sept. 6, 1929, to William S. Frank Sr. and H. Mae Ammon Frank.
She was a graduate of Walton High School in 1949 and then married the love of her life, Howard B. Chase, the same year. He predeceased her in 2003. Together, they had one son, Claire B. Chase, who tragically died in a car accident at the age of 15.
Phyllis was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, for which she held several offices. She retired from Bendix Corp. as an inspector on Jan. 1, 1983.
She and Howard traveled extensively, including the Holy Land. Their other major enjoyment was their camp on Goodyear Lake.
Survivors include her brother, Richard J. (Butch) Frank and his wife, Linda, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, son and parents, Phyllis was predeceased by two brothers, William S. Frank Sr. and Robert E. Frank, and two sisters, Ellen M. Woods-Gennarino and Nancy J. Barnard, as well as her constant companion, Buffy.
Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main Street, Sidney. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Pat Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney.
Share condolences with the family online at www.landersfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
