Phyllis Jane Rhoads

RHOADS, Phyllis J., age 78 of Dayton passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. Phyllis was born on March 31, 1933 in Dayton to the late Arthur and Eva (Booher) Mathew. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, John A. Rhoads on November 4, 2009. She is survived by her children, John (Elizabeth) A. Rhoads, Douglas (Sandra) Purnhagen, Vicki (Rick) Fraley, and Keith Purnhagen; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; brother, Arthur Mathew; sisters, Sharon (Ken) Neff and Pat (Bill) Wright; and several nieces and nephews. Phyllis was a graduate of Wayne High School and was a former waitress at the Golden Nugget Pancake House. One of her joys and talents in life was making and arranging silk flowers for others. Gathering of friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45429. Private burial Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420 in her name. Online condolences may be made at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.