Phyllis Ann Brasfield, age 79, of 108 So. Main, Payson, IL, died on Saturday, August 11, 2012 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on May 8, 1933 in Pearl, IL, the daughter of Freeman & Thelma (McCarry)Brown. She married Shirley William Brasfield in Quincy. He preceded her in death.

Phyllis was a homemaker. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, listening to country music and tending her flowers & garden. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Phyllis loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren most of all.

Survivors include a daughter, Christine Phillips of Payson, IL; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Kudra of Leavenworth, KS. Nieces and nephews, Debra Wagner, Kathy Steilfleue both of Barry; Bill and James Tompkins of Leavenworth, KS; and Susan Kudra of Kansas City, MO.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents a brother-in-law Frank Kudra; a nephew and Steve Tomkins.

Memorial graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. in Greenpond Cemetery, near Pearl, IL. There will be no visitation, but family and friends are invited to the graveside service.
The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.