Phyllis Marie Thomas Risley Leslie, born in Liberal, KS on February 20, 1919 passed away September 24, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Clinton, TN. She was a long time member of Clinton Church of Christ. Phyllis was a good seamstress, who also learned how to crochet. She loved to cook especially for family and friends. She always had an ear for music and played the harmonica fluently. Phyllis made many friends over the years and will be greatly missed by all. Preceded in death by her husbands; Earl L. Risley and Royce Leslie; son, Earl Thomas Risley; grandsons, Corey Figueredo, Gregory Figueredo and great grandson, Ben Figueredo.
Survived by:
Brothers Vernal Thomas
Bobby and wife Colene Thomas
Daughters Marlene Risley Figueredo and husband Wayne
Jenean Risely Hurst and husband Herky
Son Dr. Lance S. Risley and wife Jane
Extended family of Royce Leslie
Granchildren. Carrie (Figueredo) husband David Sommer
Dennis and wife Vickie Figueredo
Tracy Figueredo
Kathy (Hurst) and husband Bob Manes
Christi (Hurst) and husband John Cannon
Tammy (Hurst) and husband Sean Norris
Cynthia Hurst
Shelby Lewis
Sarah Jane Gerstman
Fourteen great grandchildren, ten great great grandchildren.
Special thanks to the staff at the Golden Living Center for the Kindness and special caring for our loved one.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 2:00PM at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Clinton Church of Christ; care of Gary Jones; India Orphanage called, "The Mustard Seed Village." Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com