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Phyllis J. Anderson

Died Oct. 19, 2015

TRAVERSE CITY – Phyllis Joan Anderson, 88, of Traverse City, formerly of Suttons Bay and St. Johns, was called home on Oct. 19, 2015 at French Manor Assisted Living.

Phyllis Joan Anderson, 88, of Traverse City and formerly of Suttons Bay and St. Johns, was called home on Oct. 19, 2015 at French Manor Assisted Living.

Phyllis was born on May 10, 1927 in Coldwater, the daughter of Willard and Glema (Whitney) Sousley.  On March 31, 1945 she married her sweetheart, John Vernon Anderson, who preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 2012.

Phyllis helped run the family farm near St. Johns, MI and was very active in the Lowe Methodist church and community. 

Later, the family moved to St. Johns where Phyllis worked as a legal secretary and eventually became the County Court Clerk.  She was an active member of the Congregational Church in St. Johns.

Phyllis and John retired to the Suttons Bay area in 1985 and were very active members of the Suttons Bay Congregational Church and volunteered assistance for Share Care.

Phyllis enjoyed music, flower gardening and sharing her bountiful love.  Her beautiful smile will be missed.

Phyllis is survived by her son, Phillip (Bev) Anderson; granddaughters Autumn (Don) Jurek and Carrie (Noe) Mosqueda; grandsons Paul (Hollie) Anderson, John (Roxanne) Gleason and Daniel Gleason; great-grandchildren Noah, Oliver and Henry Jurek, Cole and Eli Anderson, Karina Mosqueda and Coralee Gleason; nieces and nephews, Linda (Robert) Williams, Maureen (Dale) Scott, Debra (Rod) Brethauer, John M. (Laura) Anderson, Sandy (Bill) Buyak, and Scott (Rhonda) Sousley.

In addition to her husband of 67 years, Phyllis is preceded in death by her son, Michael; her daughter, Karen Hall; and nephew, Jeremy Lewis.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of French Manor Assisted Living and Hospice of Michigan for their loving care.

A memorial/celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Suttons Bay Congregational Church.  The Rev. Dr. Robin Carden will officiate.  Burial will be at Lowe Cemetery in St. Johns at a later date.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Suttons Bay Congregational Church, P.O. Box 70, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.

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