Phyllis Gayle (Bayless) Conklin fell asleep in death on Friday, August 3, 2018, at her home in Kettering, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Lucille Bayless, brother John Bayless, and son-in-law Johnny Keene. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Wells Conklin, daughters Vicki Keene, Lisa (Terry) King, son David (Melissa) Conklin, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Phyllis was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, and was a resident of Kettering, Ohio, since 1971. She loved sewing, crafts, fishing, and raising Jack Russell Terriers. She dedicated her life to Jehovah in 1961, and served faithfully through incredible difficulties until her death. Her strength and positive outlook in the face of terrible physical suffering in the last years of her life is truly an inspiration. We look forward to the day when she wakes up whole, healthy, and young in the Paradise that the Bible promises. A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 2580 Woodman Drive, Kettering, on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 2:00PM, with Donn Carroll officiating.