Phyllis Killingsworth of Lakeland, Florida passed away peacefully at home, November 14, 2023. She was born February 12, 1940, in Ekalaka, Montana to parents Robert and Rena Shults. She was a beloved member of Victory Church. She was a childcare provider at Evangel Christian School Daycare. She loved playing her clarinet in the church orchestra.

She was also a seamstress for special events at the church. Phyllis and her husband Henry served in MAPS RVer program through the Assemblies of God, traveling the country doing volunteer work at various churches and Christian organizations. She loved her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who brought her much joy when they visited.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Henry Killingsworth and her parents Robert and Rena Shults.
Phyllis was survived by her children, Lynn Beard (Tim), Kevin Killingsworth (Tracy), Darryl Killingsworth, Guy Killingsworth (Cindy), and Gary Killingsworth, her grandchildren Clint Beard (Liz), Lucas Beard (Kelly), Stephani Trussel (Chris), Rebeka Beard (Josh), Brittney Beard, Kaylee Hayes (Rhett), Darryl Killingsworth II, Nicolas Killingsworth (Veronika), Kalin Irvin (Austin), and Caleb Killingsworth. Also survived by her nineteen great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, her sisters Bobbie Peterson and Margie Diffner.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home.

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