Phyllis Brunson

Phyllis Carol Brunson, 88, of Bellefontaine passed away at 6:40 pm on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at her home. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on April 4, 1928 to the late Carl C. and Emma Frances (Packer) Smith. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Hugh “Poke” Benchoff; second husband, Donald L. Brunson; a son Dale R. Benchoff; a granddaughter, Cheryl Reneé McClain; two sisters, Sue Smith and Betty Jean Benchoff; and a brother Richard “Dick” Smith.

Phyllis is survived by her two children, Linda (Steve) Winter-Jennings and Brian (Jodi) Brunson; five grandchildren, Carol (Cory) McClain-Wagner, Deb Winter, Cassie Barger, David Barger and Scott Brunson; three great grandchildren, Mallory Linebaugh, Bailey Wagner and Adam Wagner; a great-great grandson, Klayten Chamberlin; a sister, Shirley Wyatt; a special niece, Lynn Kay; and many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis had worked at D.A.B. for 29 years, and was owner and operator of One Hour/Hutchins Dry Cleaners. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Champaign Quilters Club, Mary Rutan Hospital Guild and was inducted as an honorary member of the Ridgemont High School FFA Chapter in 2014.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 1140 Rush Avenue, Bellefontaine on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. Pastor Jeffory Willetts will officiate a funeral service at 4 pm on Sunday, May 1st with visitation one hour prior. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2nd at Highland Memorial Cemetery in West Liberty, Ohio.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home.