Phyllis E. Masterson, age 78, of 4912 E. Paradise LN, Quincy, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. Phyllis was born on December 22, 1936 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Homer & Mabel (Keith) Watts. She graduated from Quincy High School. Phyllis married Bobby Joe Masterson on April 1, 1956. He preceded her in death. Phyllis was a member of the Methodist Faith.

Phyllis loved fishing, reading, gardening and she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was also proud of her Lakota- Sioux heritage.

She was a member of the Rocky Point Club and volunteered to help with anything that needed to be done.

She is survived by:
FOUR SONS: Jeff Masterson and his wife Cindy of Sutter, Il; Greg Masterson and David Masterson both of Quincy, IL; and Steven Masterson and his wife Dawn of Georgia.
ONE DAUGHTER: Bobbie Iwanski and her husband Tim of Quincy
ONE STEP-SON: Mike Masterson of Oklahoma and
ONE STEP-DAUGHTER: Kim Renard of Florida
17 Grandchildren, 11 Great-grandchildren and a brother-in-law: Dale Masterson of Colorado Springs, CO survive.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

In addition to her husband, Phyllis was also preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Barbara Masterson.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 1:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Entombment in Quincy Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Quincy Humane Society.