She retired from Hotel Management and was a member of First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Piper Lynne Graves.
Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Graves of Irving, TX; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Murry of Irving, TX; four aunts, Betty Etheridge of Green Hill, AR, Dee Etheridge Scott of League City, TX, Mary Etheridge of Baton Rouge, LA and Martha Etheridge Bates of Monticello, AR; two uncles, Albert Etheridge PhD of Baton Rouge, LA and Joe Scott of League City; TX and a life time of family and friends both near and far.
Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home in Monticello. Memorials may be made to: Humane Society of Pulaski County or Green Hill Cemetery Assn. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(7)
Jessica
, ME Sunday, September 25, 2016 Phyllis always welcomed us into her home with a smile. My memories of her are her love of animals, talking of good books, Merle Norman cosmetics, and trips to the Starlite diner. All my love to Carolyn and family. Praying for peace in your hearts.Donna Munnerlyn Bosley
Benton, AR Tuesday, September 20, 2016 My thoughts and prayers go out to Phyllis' family. The NLRHS Class of 65 has another classmate in heaven.Tammy Becton
North Little Rock, AR Tuesday, September 20, 2016 I am sorry to hear about the passing of Phyllis. My condolences go to her daughter that lives in Texas (Carolyn). She has been my neighbor for 2 1/2 years and I have witnessed her in pain and suffering almost the whole time and felt so sorry for her. She is no longer in any type of pain. Rest in peace.Susan Klinger Peterson
Clear Lake (Houston), TX Monday, September 19, 2016 May God hold her to his heart in the palm of his hand. My thoughts and prayers to family and friends.Jackie Tedford
Austin, AR Sunday, September 18, 2016 Phyllis will be missed. She and I worked together a little over four years. During that time Phyllis and I became very good friends. I will miss her very much. My condolences to her daughter Carolyn. May God grant you peace through the upcoming days.Kaye Bounds
North Little Rock, AR Sunday, September 18, 2016 I was so sorry to hear that Phyllis had passed away. Our Sunday School class at First UMC had been praying for her , but we know that she is in a better place. We will miss her as I know her family will too. We will continue to remember her as a very special lady and friend. Kaye Thorp BoundsShelia & Jordan Anderson
Little Rock, AR Saturday, September 17, 2016 Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.Love, s & j