Phyllis A. Shady

For those who are unable to attend Phyllis’ Tri-Kappa and memorial service in person, please feel free to join us by using Zoom to participate in the service. They Zoom ID # is 891 3599 5445. You may join the meeting starting at 3:45P.M. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, and the service will begin at 4 P.M. **************************************************************************************************** The family of Phyllis Ann Shady plan to have a Celebration of her life on Saturday, September 26 at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 P.M. There will be a Tri Kappa Memorial Service at 4:00 P.M. Phyllis at the age of 79, passed away on Monday morning, April 20, 2020, at Christian Care Retirement Community in the midst of the Covid pandemic. Phyllis was born on April 24, 1940 in Bluffton to Harold & Anna Louise (Larrimer) Farling. She was a 1958 graduate of Bluffton High School. A homemaker, Phyllis worked as a childcare provider and worked alongside her husband Clyde in the Super-market. She also worked for Home Health Care for various companies. Phyllis was a member of Tri Kappa, pledging as a member in 1958. She was an active and associate membership chapter. She was involved in many of the Tri Kappa Red Stocking shows. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Bluffton. She served in Sunday School, Vacation Bible Schools and on many Church Committees. She was Chairman of the Trustees when the Sanctuary was renovated in 1977. Phyllis and Clyde L. Shady were married on June 29, 1958 at the First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Clyde of Bluffton and her children; Kent (Deb) Shady of Bluffton, Kendra Shady of Jeffersonville, Kurt (Jennifer) Shady of Milford, MA. Phyllis is also survived by 4 grandchildren; Glen (Jessica) Shady, Craig (Shelby) Shady, Isabella Shady and Jasper Shady and 5 great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Shady, Hannah Shady, Claire Shady, Maddie Shady, Crosley Shady, and a sixth great-granddaughter this December. Also, a brother, Larry (Karolyna) Farling of Bluffton. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Bluffton or French Christian Mission. The safety of the family and all visitors is our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you practice social distancing. Masks are required for visitation and for Phyllis’ service at the funeral home. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can share memories or words of encouragement with the Shady family at www.thomarich.com.

Phyllis A. Shady

April 24, 1940 - April 20, 2020