Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

Eckelberry, Phyllis Mae

Female 1935 - 2020  (85 years)


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  1. 1.  Eckelberry, Phyllis Mae was born on 27 Jul 1935 in Geff, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 11 Sep 2020 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: ECKE.P001
    • _FGRAVE: 215538284

    Notes:

    Phyllis Mae Vail, age 85, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

    She was born July 27, 1935, in Geff, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Martin and Addie Ozella (Plumley) Eckelberry. She was united in marriage to Edwin “Ed” Arkel Vail on November 3, 1951, in Flora, and together they shared 52 years of marriage until his death February 10, 2004.

    Phyllis was baptized at Red Brush Christian Church and was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening and time spent traveling with Ed to Texas during the winters. Her greatest passion was her children and grandchildren and she will be remembered as a dedicated CNA and caregiver.

    She is survived by a son: Dennis (Carla) Vail of Pesotum; 2 daughters: Christine (Jim) Hallett of Savannah, Tennessee, and Patsy White of Effingham; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister: Rhesa Eckelberry of Flora; and many nieces and nephews also survive.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Edwin Vail; a son: Jeffrey Vail; a son-in-law: Barry White; a grandson: James Robert Hallett; brothers: Joseph Robert Eckelberry, Edward Lee Eckelberry, Clifford Ray Eckelberry, James Oren Eckelberry, William Olen Eckelberry, and Kenneth Eckelberry; and sisters: Marjorie Kirkman, Melba Rowden, and Thelma Furlow.

    A graveside ceremony will be held 3 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2020, at Bunker Cemetery in Rinard, with George Coble officiating.

    Family/Spouse: Vail, Edwin Arkel. Edwin (son of Vail, Verdie Vergustus and Strange, Bessie Agnes) was born on 4 Nov 1931 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 10 Feb 2004 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Feb 2004 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. VAIL, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. VAIL, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. VAIL, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Vail, P.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  VAIL, D. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Phyllis1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  VAIL, J. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Phyllis1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  VAIL, R. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Phyllis1)

    Family/Spouse: Hallett, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Vail, P. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Phyllis1)

    Family/Spouse: White, B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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