Phyllis J. McNary (Price), 76, of Marion IL, comfortably passed away surrounded by her family on April 20, 2014, at 7:40 a.m.
Phyllis was born January 30, 1938, in Marion to Orvil and Syliva Price of Johnson City, IL. She graduated from Johnson City High School in 1956, and lived her adult life as a proud single mother raising three children. Her lifelong talents and passions included cooking, sewing, quilting and home decorating. She spent her retirement years fearlessly traveling to visit her children and grandchildren in numerous locations including San Antonio, Chicago, Philadelphia, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Niagara Falls, Albuquerque, Washington, D.C., St. Louis, and Toronto, Canada. She used her creative talents making quilts, blankets, curtains, and other lovely home interior designs for her family. She was also known for her home cooking and delicious meals including chicken and dumplings and blackberry cobbler. Committed to her family, she was a kind, gentle nurturing mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed.
Phyllis enjoyed her work as the Fabric Department Manager at Walmart for 20 years, retiring in 1998. She was dedicated and loyal to her Walmart family, eagerly anticipating monthly luncheons with her fellow retired friends. She was also a member of the Lake Creek Baptist Church in Johnson City, and a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Marion.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, and older brother, Gary Price. She is survived by son Randy McNary and wife Claudia of O’Fallon, IL; daughter Gayle McNary and long-time significant other Kevin McAllister of Belleville, IL; daughter Jill Nuppenau (McNary) and husband Wes of Sugar Grove, IL. Further survivors include granddaughters Gabrielle, Erin and Samantha McNary of O’Fallon, IL; grandsons Ryan and Grant Nuppenau of Sugar Grove, IL; sister-in-law Susie Price of Pittsburg, IL; niece Glenda Marrs and husband Dave of West Frankfort, IL; nephew Larry Price and wife Randi of Pittsburg, IL; niece Dixie Bailey (Price) and husband Gary of Columbia, IL; niece Kim Cutsinger (Price) and husband Jason of Thompsonville, IL; and many close loving relatives.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 11 am at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lake Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5 – 8 pm at the funeral home.
For those who prefer memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, IL 62959.