M. Phyllis Gordon Obituary (1923 - 2015)

M. Phyllis Gordon, 92, a resident of rural Churubusco and widow of Sanford D. Gordon, passed away at 10:27 a. m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at her home in Smith Township. Mrs. Gordon was born on April 18, 1923 in Eel River Township, a daughter of Neil J. and Alma M. (Grady) Walker. She spent her formative years in the Churubusco area and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1941. On January 15, 1943 she was married to Sanford D. Gordon. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2002. She was a member of the Gilbert Davis American Legion Post 157 Ladies Auxiliary, Churubusco Veteran's of Foreign Wars Turtle Post 3846. The surviving relatives include her children Paul (Marla) Gordon and Donna (Oras) Butler, both of Churubusco; her grandchildren Neil (Ann) Gordon, Alan (Penny) Butler, Michael Butler, Larry Gordon, Amanda (Marcus) Elam, and Justin (Jamie) Gordon; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Dafforn. Graveside services will be held at Eel River Cemetery on Friday, August 7, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., Eddie Jones, officiating. Memorial may be directed to the Gilbert Davis American Legion Post 157 Ladies Auxiliary. Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco is in charge of the arrangements. ****************************************** To leave an online condolence for the family in Mrs. Gordon's memory, "Click" on Condolences below...