Phyllis Ann Green

Phyllis Ann Green, 85, life -long resident of Dowagiac, passed away, Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, with Rev. Boyd Saylor officiating. Burial will follow at South Wayne Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Monday at the funeral home. Donations in Phyllis’ name may be made to Reverence Hospice of Portage, Michigan. Those wishing to sign Phyllis’ Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkchapel.com. Phyllis was born October 19, 1933 in Dowagiac to Carson & Hazel (Myers) Lillie. On September 19, 1951, she married Robert K. Green in St. Joseph. Phyllis started her work career at Heddon’s in Dowagiac, where she was employed for twenty-seven years until they closed. She then worked for seventeen years as a Nurse Aide at Dowagiac Nursing Home, following she helped her son in the family business-Division Tire in Dowagiac & Decatur Auto in Decatur. Phyllis enjoyed her employment as she was a people person, always wanting to help others. Phyllis cherished the time spent with her family at holidays, birthdays and other special occasions, and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She also enjoyed shopping with her sisters and doing puzzles. Phyllis is survived by her children-Keith (Barbara) Green of Dowagiac, Steve (Patti) Green of Decatur; nine grandchildren-Melanie (Charles) Green, Chad Green, Kelly Delaney, Dustin Green, Victoria Green, Gabe Green, Lukas Green, Noah Green & Faith Green; eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; siblings-Winifred Arndt of Howard City, MI, Pat (Roger) Small of Decatur, MI, Tom (Betty) Lillie of Dowagiac, MI; brother-in-law Kenneth Schultz of Dowagiac; and numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert on June 12, 1993, two sisters-Floretta McCuen & Pauline Schultz; and two brothers-Junior Lillie & Morris Lillie.