Phyllis (Schaffer) Walter, 83, of Winter Springs, FL died on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late George and Clara (Switzer) Schaffer. Phyllis was a retired Elementary School teacher from Pennsylvania. After moving to Florida, she used her educator skills as a volunteer to help Haitians acclimate to Central Florida. Phyllis loved her church (Tuskawilla United Methodist Church), singing in the choir, spoiling her grandchildren, and playing Bridge. She loved to shop, which was always evident in her sharply dressed attire. She adored dogs, especially Jimmy the Whippet and Ally the Greyhound. Her greatest desire was to travel to Israel to walk in Jesus’ steps, which she lovingly did in 2011.
Phyllis is survived by her beloved husband, Oliver (Bucky) Walter; her children: James Walter and wife Donna, Thomas Walter and wife Theresa and Cheryl Swyryn and husband Michael; her adored grandchildren: Collin, Meghan, Morgan, Erin, Paige, Liam and Sydney. Phyllis is also survived by her brother, Wayne Schaffer.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Tuskawilla United Methodist Church in Casselberry. Phyllis will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Gotha following the services. Woodlawn Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Rd., Gotha, FL are in care of arrangements. To share a message of sympathy with her family, visit www.woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com
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