Phyllis J. Simpkins, 79, Marion, passed away at 4:15 am on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Marion on Friday, May 1, 1942, to Burton and Bertha (Greene) Loy. On July 15, 1962, she married Robert Simpkins, and he preceded her in death.
Phyllis graduated from Van Buren High School and was a clerk at the Grant County Courthouse until her retirement. She was a member of Twin City Bible Baptist Church. Phyllis was very involved with Mississinewa 1812 and volunteered at the wilderness center at the Salamonie. She enjoyed scrapbooking, gospel sings, and cruises with friends. She was also an avid reader.
Survivors include her sons, Gregory Simpkins of Roanoke and Jeffery R. Simpkins of Fishers; grandsons, Jeremy (Shannon) Garrison of Huntington and Jay (Lora Armstrong) Garrison; and brother, R. Philip (Janet) Loy of Upland.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and her daughter-in-law, Juanita Simpkins.
The family will receive visitors from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Phyllis’ life will begin at 2:00 pm. Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory in Marion.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mississinewa Battlefield Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1812, Marion, IN 46952 or to Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.
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