Phyllis Izen

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. Wortsman and Lillian Ash Wortsman, her brothers, Joseph M. Wortsman, Jr and Gene Wortsman and her husband Morris Izen. She is survived

by son, Dr. Lee Izen (Karen), daughter, Terry Izen, grandsons Keith Izen and Keven (Kristin) Izen and her great grandchildren, Emily Izen, Tyler and Bailey Vandiver and Emery and Davis Cohen.

Phyllis was a life-long resident of Birmingham until seven years ago when she moved to Atlanta to be closer to family. While living in Birmingham she was the office manager at Aland’s and Penny Palmer’s. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, wife, and friend. Phyllis loved her weekly game of Mahjong with her friends and always enjoyed telling a great joke. Her favorite, however, was a challenging hand of poker and watching her Auburn Tigers play football. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 10-12 at Ridout’s Valley Chapel (1800 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209) followed by graveside service at Temple Emanu-El Northside Cemetery (Knesseth Israel Beth El Cemetery 320 11th Ct. North, Birmingham, AL 35204).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St, Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org.

Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood, AL.