Phyllis J. Young, 91, of Wichita, passed away December 8, 2022, at Reflection Living, Wichita. She was born January 5, 1931, in Cairo, KS, to Athol C. and Ethel L. (Cook) Hanson.
She was a member of Westside Baptist Church and Tuesday morning support groups. She liked playing bridge when she could. Phyllis also enjoyed watching sports on TV, mainly KU, K-State, and Michigan. Phyllis and husband Jerry would spend special times together by square dancing when they could. She was a loving homemaker and great cook.
On May 31, 1947, she married Jerold L. “Jerry” Young in Medicine Lodge. They shared 53 years of marriage, before his passing on June 27, 2000.
Phyllis is survived by: son, Jerry Young (Kenya), Wichita; daughter, Janet Bolyard (Jon), Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren, Kelly, Tracey, Mike, Sean, and Crystal; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dad on May 5, 1992, and Mom on Mother’s Day, June 14, 2000. Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with Pastor Tom Scott officiating. Friends may sign her book at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Tuesday.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice and Homecare of Reno County, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.