Phyllis Lavon Bush

Phyllis Lavon Bush age 82, of Quincy, formerly of Hannibal, MO and Payson, IL died on Friday, January 10, 2020 in Sunset Home. She was born November 5, 1937 in Monticello, MO the daughter of Dallas L. and Della Mae (Meado) Snyder. She was married to Johnny Bush, he is deceased.

Phyllis lived for years in Payson, IL before moving to Hannibal. She had worked in assembly for Motorola of Quincy; American Safety of Palmyra, MO Shellor Globe of Quincy, and Dura of Hannibal.

She enjoyed showing horses, tossing horseshoes, playing pool and cards. She was an avid stock car racing fan and truly enjoyed trips to casinos.

Phyllis was of the Christian faith and will be missed by her family and many friends.

Survivors include her brother Leroy Snyder of Quincy; a sister-in-law Mary Snyder of Quincy;
nieces: Linda Ward of Muscatine, IA; Debbie Gravitt of New Boston, IL; Donna Valencia of Muscatine, IA; Laura Isales of Muscatine, IA; Shirley Bishop of New Boston, IL; Sue Watson of Otwell, IN; Janice Shupe of Lima, IL and Tammy Smith of Quincy; nephews: Allen Snyder of Quincy; Larry Snyder of Carlinville, IL; Jeff Snyder of Quincy and Mike Nooe of Salina, CA.

“Aunt Phyllis” will also be missed by Laurie Kirkland, Lanella Jones, Becky Damron and their mom, Laveda.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her two sisters, Wanda Nooe and Desta Snyder; and brothers, Gary, Charles, Delbert, Wilbur, Donald, Wallace and Willard Snyder.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment will be in Quincy Memorial Park. Friends are invited and may call Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to the Activities Fund at Sunset Home.

6 Comments

  1. Suzie Patterson on November 16, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    Phyllis was a mentor and a good friend i will always miss her

  2. Chris Kroencke on November 16, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    She was good friends with my mom, June. Like a second mother to me and my sisters! Love and miss you Phillis!

  3. Linda Murphy on November 16, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    Sure gonna this ole gal she’s one of the best. Worked with her drank many a beer,shot pool and played cards and just had a lot of good times. You couldn’t miss that cackel she had. She’d give a hollar that would scare the Dickens out of ya. She took me to my first dirt track race, we had a lot of fun. RIP you ole hussy, love you.

  4. Linda (Cassady) Tankersley on November 16, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    I came to know Phyllis through Country Music and shared so many good times….Phyllis had a Heart of Gold <3 She will be Greatly missed <3

  5. Kevin Damron on November 16, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    I will miss you Phyllis. All my love and prayers. Rest in peace my friend.

  6. Barb Jean Motley on November 16, 2022 at 2:35 pm

    Phyllis was one of the Motorola gals that meet occasionally. Miss them all. June, Jean L,Jean D, Rita S, Georgeane B. Erma C and me

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