Phyllis J. Stewart

Phyllis J. Stewart, 87, of Brookston, passed away at 12:50 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2021 at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

  Phyllis was born February 22, 1934 in Hendricks County, Indiana to the late Harlie Ray and Pharis Leona (Barrow) McIntyre and was a 1952 graduate of New Winchester High School.

  Her marriage was to Kenneth E. Stewart on May 3, 1952 in Indianapolis; he preceded her in death on January 3, 1997.

  Phyllis worked for Essex Wire in Lafayette for 12 ½ years, George Davis Manor in the laundry department for 1 ½ years, Pillsbury / Green Giant for 7 ½ years, New Core Steel for 3 years and lastly at the LaDoga Children’s Home for 8 years.   In retirement, Phyllis was the Secretary for the Community Van for Chalmers and Brookston for many years.

  Mrs. Stewart was a longtime member of Faith Church of Lafayette; she was very close to the women of her church and enjoyed meals out with them.  While in LaDoga, Phyllis was a member of the Roachdale Christian Church.

  Phyllis loved camping with her husband, Kenneth.  Her dogs Bridgeton and Bear held a special place in her heart.  She enjoyed cooking and meals at Cracker Barrell and Dog N Suds.  Most of all, Phyllis cherished time spent with her family and friends, they meant the world to her.

  Surviving are her children, Deborah Kay Coolman (husband: Douglas) of Lafayette, Suzanne Elizabeth Hart (husband: Mike) of West Lafayette, LaDonna Mae Stewart of Brookston, Vicky Lynn Stapleton (husband: Robert) of Delphi, Dennis Wayne Stewart (wife: Marsha) of Buck Creek and Teresa Stewart of Buck Creek.  Phyllis was extremely proud of her many grandchildren, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

  Preceding her in death with her parents and husband is a brother, Gordon Eugene McIntyre and two sisters, Alleen Francis Gregory and Virginia Fay Cassity.

  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston.  Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 also at the funeral home; Pastor Trey Garner to officiate.  Interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery, North Salem, at 2 p.m.

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