Phyllis Ferguson

August 7, 1938 - September 15, 2019

Phyllis Jean Ferguson, age 81 of Farwell, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility in Mt. Pleasant. Phyllis was born the daughter of the late Earl and Myrtle (Myers) Owens on August 7, 1938 in Gilmore Township. She was united in marriage to David Ferguson on June 23, 1956. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of the Central Michigan Area; she had worked as a Para Professional for the Farwell Area Schools. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clare; her faith in her Lord and Savior were very important to her, she was proud to be a Christian. Phyllis loved to tend to her garden, flowers and watching the birds. She loved to camp, but her passion was fishing. Phyllis loved spending time with her family; she was always interested in what was going on with her grand and great grandchildren. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Dave; children Steve (Jeannette) of Midland, Pamela (John) Acker and Beth (Dennis) Gunderman both of Clare; her sisters Maxine Garchow and Joyce Bennett; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Phyllis was predeceased by siblings Bob Owens and Virginia Ingraham. Visitation and services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Clare. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 6 to 8 P.M. and again on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 10 A.M. until the time of services at 11 A.M. with Pastor Douglas Blackwell officiating. Burial to follow in the Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare. In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Gideon’s International. Arrangements were handled by the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. On-line guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com