Saturday, September 18, 2021

Phyllis Bushnell


(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Phyllis E. Bushnell, age 97, of Joplin, Mo. a longtime resident of Enid, OK passed away at 2:59 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2021 at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin.

Phyllis was born August 18, 1924 in Osborne, KS and had lived in Enid until she moved to Joplin in 2008. Phyllis was employed as a Bookkeeper for the Lambert’s Clothing Store in Enid for 26 years, retiring in 1993. 










She was a member of the College Heights Christian Church in Joplin and served on the Cheerleaders Ministry. She also volunteered at American Rehabilitation Ministry in Joplin. She was a longtime member of the Davis Park Christian Church in Enid. Phyllis assisted her husband, Bill Bushnell in Christian Ministry in several Oklahoma towns including Enid, Ponca City, Deer Creek, Waukomis, Medford, and Pleasant Vale.

Phyllis married Bill Bushnell on October16, 1943 in Enid. He preceded her in death on September 3, 2002. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Charlene Williams, and a granddaughter, Susan McQueen. Survivors include two sons, Rick Bushnell (Sheryl), Joplin, MO and Chris Bushnell (Diane), Louisville, KY, one daughter, Cindi Elrick-Real (Freddy), Boise, ID, 11 Grandchildren and 20 Great Grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 4-5pm Monday afternoon at the Mason-Woodard Chapel in Joplin followed by a time of sharing at 5pm. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Enid. Memorial contributions are requested to the Circuit Riders Ministry in care of the Mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory of Joplin, MO.

No comments:

Post a Comment