Phyllis Ann Fletcher
August 15, 1949 ~ November 14, 2023
Phyllis Ann Fletcher, 74, retired Nurse, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Marguerite Coleman; husband, Leland Ray Fletcher; daughter, Rachel Fletcher. Survived by her son, James (Amy) Fletcher; three grandchildren, Alex, Hannah, and Owen; sister, Jan (Gil) Gilmore.
Phyllis graduated from Roosevelt High School in Emporia, KS in 1967 and Bethany Hospital School of Nursing in 1971. She and Lee met while they both worked at St. Joseph hospital in Wichita and married in 1973. She graduated from WSU with her BS in Nursing in 1976 and Masters in 1980. Phyllis worked at Wesley School of Nursing as a Nursing Instructor and later as a staff nurse in the Coronary Care Unit. In 1987 she became a clinical educator at WSU until her retirement in 2017. After retirement she stayed active through volunteering at Guadalupe Clinic, Senior Services (Meals on Wheels), United Methodist Open Door (Klothes Kloset), and Wesley Hospital. Phyllis truly cared about people and was always there for others. She enjoyed playing pickleball, shopping, baking, gardening and traveling. She was an all around social butterfly. She and Lee took great pride in growing and maintaining Rachel’s garden, in memory of their daughter who passed away in 2006. The garden was featured in the 2022 Wichita Garden Tour.
Both Lee and Phyllis were devoted parents to their two children with Cystic Fibrosis. During the ups and downs of life they were fierce advocates for both children, Rachel and Jim.
A Celebration of Life to be held in the Spring 2024. To obtain future service information please continue to visit this website. Please let James know if you would like to attend the Celebration of Life service at: don_fletch77@yahoo.com
Memorials: Open Door for Klothes Kloset, P. O. Box 2756, Wichita, KS 67201-2756 and WSU Foundation, Rachel Fletcher Scholarship, 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS 67260. Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Phyllis was so full of energy, fun, doing for others, and love for her family. Your loss is shared by many.
The Hertlein’s- John, Ruby, Jim, & Tim
Phyllis was my mother-in-law for close to 11 years and was one of the most amazing women I have met. She cared so much for others and always made you feel special. I am grateful my daughter got to grow up with her as a grandmother and that she was part of my life. 💜
Phyllis was such a beautiful soul. I was lucky enough to work with her for 8 years. She was my volunteer at Wesley. She had an unforgettable laugh. She was witty and kind. She cared so much for the people around her. She opened her heart to me on many topics, and she gave me a listening ear and offered advice when I asked for it.
I am grateful for the years I spent with sweet Phyllis, and I know she is now reunited with Lee and Rachel.
Jim, she loved you so much! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.