Phyllis Jean Adams
September 14, 1935 ~ December 23, 2021
Phyllis Jean (Karr) Adams, 86, died Thursday, December 23, 2021. Phyllis was bon in Great Bend, Kansas and married John Adams on November 12, 1952 for 58 years until his passing on March 26, 2010. She was a faithful wife and loving mother. Phyllis worked in procurement at the Cessna Aircraft Company. During her youth, she spent time in Wichita, Great Bend and Kingman, Kansas. She lived in Kansas, California, Arizona and Texas. During retirement, they divided their time between Kansas and Texas. They traveled to many states and Canada. Phyllis enjoyed crocheting, designed and made many designer outfits for dolls from Indian princesses to brides.She enjoyed people. If she met you, you were her friend. Her "friend" at the bank or her "friend" at the store. She maintained childhood friendships (one remembers climbing trees together) and past neighbors, co-workers, and church fellowships. She made a point to meet her neighbors and be acquainted with each of them She had close, nurturing family ties across many generations Phyllis was loved and will be remember by many. She is preceded in death by husband, John; father J. H. Karr; mother, Theodocia V. Meyer; brothers, Henry P. Karr and Charles R. Karr; half brother, Gerald H. Karr; and sister, Shirley Ann Boyd. She is survived by brother, James (Phyllis) Karr, of Pennsylvania; sister, Jan Raner of McPherson, KS; daughters, Debroah (Daryl) Aldrich of Andale, KS; Sheryl Zumwalt of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Mysti (Mike) Pagonis, Erika Jones, Christopher Bracy, Kyle Bracy and Nickolas (Joy) Aldrich; step-granddaughter, Maria (Steve) Klein; great grandchildren, Luke Pagonis, Mady Pagonis, Ella Pagonis, Dakota Bracy, Keagan Aldrich, Mikayla Aldrich, Lilly Aldrich; step-great grandchildren, Brian Klein, Kait Rakeshaw, Lana Klein and Grace Klein.
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The lastvtimecImsaw her and got to hug her was at a little Karr family reunion that Russell hosted in a Wichita Park? As soon as I saw her arrive I went to meet her and as I walked toward her she smiled and said, ” You look just like your Aunt Sassy!” She could not have given me a better compliment. She had called me before several times but that day was so special.I love her very much and she loved me and I know it.Rest inpeace my beautiful Sissy. I will join you all a little farther along.
I remember growing up and Aunt Phyllis make sure we had projects to keep us busy and entertained. She always gave the best hugs you never felt anything but warm and loved in those wonderful hugs she also has one of my favorite laughs in the world the world will be missing a real Jewel
Aunt Phyl was always so kind to me and kept in touch throughout the years. I have lots of memories as a young child spending time with her uncle John, Debbie and Sherry. I am so glad that i was able to talk to her on the phone the week dad passed away. I told her she was always my favorite aunt. She chuckled and said but im the mean one. I told her she was never mean to me. Its so sad to have lost her and dad both in the same month. I had forgotten she crocheted thats one thing we share. Theres probably too many memories to share so ill just say i have very happy fond memories of her. My deepest condolences to Debbie , Sherry and the rest of her family. Prayers sent for comfort.
I had the honor of talking to Aunt Phil just a few days before she passed. She was her loving and caring self. She was a wonderful Mom, cook, and she was funny. Philip and I use to stay almost every weekend with Her and Uncle John and Deb and Sherry. She treated us like one of her own. Aunt Phil, you are very important to Me.. You was a wonderful Aunt and someone to look up too… You are missed alot!! You went to see Jesus, my you rest in Peace. I’ll always love you. Your a very special Aunt, I’ll never forget you! I love you!! Love, Anita