Phyllis Earlene Watson was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 14, 1942 and passed away June 3, 2016. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 7, from 11am-12pm with Funeral Mass beginning at 12pm held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 1357 NE 42nd Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri 64116.
Phyllis graduated from Northeast High School and from there attended beauty school in Kansas City. Later in life, Phyllis became a med tech, a CNA, and worked for many years at 12th Street Tire Shop.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gale Watson; her five sons, Sam (Jeanie) Persell, Phil (Regina) Persell, Nate (Shawn) Persell, Jim (Kathy) Persell & Tom (Angie) Watson; her grandchildren, Autum (Jason) Hood, Lance Persell, Nick (Morgan) Persell, Shallyn Persell, Hillary (Anthony) Smith, Cole, TJ, Tara & Anna Persell and Madilyn Watson; six great-grandchildren; stepsons, Frank & Greg Watson; siblings, Beverly Cacioppo, Gladys Keith, Janice Robinson & Pete Sherrow and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Gladys Sherrow; her siblings, Bonnie Arthur, Jimmie Sherrow, Russell Sherrow, Mary Yarbough, Ruby West & Joe Dillin; her stepchildren, Gale, Mary & Joe Watson and her granddaughter, Chelsie Persell.
Phyllis loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed her quiet time, listening to music and nurturing her flowers. Her beautiful smile and quick wit will be missed. She is remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Food Pantry of Pelham at St. Patrick’s Parish. Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr:McGilley and Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133, 816-353-6555.
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