of Memphis, TN
March 9, 1951 - February 13, 2020
Phyllis Pyeatt, 68, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2020.
She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on March 9, 1951. She graduated from Searcy High School and attended Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. She graduated from Hendrix College in 1973. Following her graduation, she moved to Memphis, Tennessee and fell in love with the Midtown Memphis community. As a member of Calvary Episcopal Church, she was an active volunteer at the Waffle Shop serving meals during the Lenten season. In addition, Phyllis was a member of the Altar Guild. A generous philanthropist, Phyllis contributed to causes designed to enhance the lives of the people in her community. She learned a love of travel from her parents and visited many places around the world with friends and family. She leaves behind many friends and loving family members.
She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Jean Hilger Pyeatt, her brother-in-law, John Lansing Kimmey, III, her grandparents Laura Mae and Elvin Hilger, and Lilian and E.P. Pyeatt.
Left to cherish her memory are her father, Phillip Harrison Pyeatt of Searcy, her sister Susan Pyeatt Kimmey of Atlanta, her nieces Laura Kimmey Nix (Charles Nix) and Susannah Kimmey Bartko (Alex Bartko), and her great nieces Daley Lilian Nix, Anna Pyeatt Bartko, Laura Lucy Bartko and Ragan Kimmey Nix, all of Atlanta.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 304 N. Main St. Searcy, Arkansas at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2020. Visitation will precede the service at the church at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The Pyeatt Family Cancer Center at Unity Health Center, 415 Rodgers Drive, Suite 2A, Searcy, AR, 72143.
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, 411 East Race Avenue, Searcy, AR will be handling the arrangements.
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9 Condolence(s)
Carol Brooks
Friday, February 21, 2020
Haven’t been in touch in a long time.
So sorry.
Deb Mitchell
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of the great loss. Prayers of peace for families and friends. Phillis is missed. Her great works go on.
Connie Newton Feagin
Monday, February 17, 2020
I was so sorry to read about Phyllis'death. She was always a beautiful, graceful & kind woman in high school. I have many fond memories of Phyllis from the Lionsteppers. Prayers for her family & friends that I know will miss her.
Jamie Chapman
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Deepest Sympathy to the family that Phyliss leaves behind.
She was a very kind person and certainly will be missed.
Roger Dobbins
Saturday, February 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
June Rose
Saturday, February 15, 2020
I'm so sorry about Phyllis! I knew her through Calvary Episcopal Church. She was a lovely lady and will be missed!!! June
Rick Turrentine
Saturday, February 15, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Phyllis. Praying for your family.
James Duncan
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Sorry to hear of her passing. She was a sweet girl.My husband remebers from school, we are praying for the family. She will be missed.
Marvell (Tew) Jackson
Friday, February 14, 2020
Prayers for family!