Traverse City – Phyllis J. Russell, 92, of Traverse City passed away June 20, 2018 at Medilodge of Traverse City.

Phyllis was born on February 10, 1926 in Pontiac to the late David C. and Gladys A. Bess.

Phyllis resided in the area since 1988. She was a postal clerk with the United States Post Office for 20 years. Phyllis was a devoted member of the Peninsula Bible Church and Internationally Yours, a friendship club in Leelanau County. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling, reading, and completing jigsaw puzzles.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and siblings David, Kyle, Betty, Mary and Peggy.

Phyllis is survived by her children Dennis (Michelle) Russell of Denver, CO, Daniel (Michelle) Russell of Brunswick, GA, sisters Jeannette (Jasper) Weese of Traverse City and Joanne Taft of Atlanta, GA; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning one hour prior at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

Family graveside services will take place on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Christian Memorial Cemetery in Rochester.

Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your memories with the family.

The family is being cared for by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home