Phyllis Cleveland

Fortunate and fun describe everything I remember about my dear 6th grade (1966) teacher Phyllis Cleveland . Some of us had her when she was Miss Cohn ( yes - we were still using that now-forbidden title back then .) Phyllis and Mrs. Penn were linked as teachers and friends , and Mrs. Penn lived right down the street from us . Her teaching was riddled with enthusiasm , energy and an unyielding discipline . I remember once when she was determined that we should all learn ALL the other verses of...

Phyllis was a delight to work with. Our time together at Barry and our Hurricane festivities are treasured memories. I know she is enjoying the current football season - and calling "Go Canes."

May your memories of your sister-in-law help you through the days ahead.

Olan Davidson & Doris Crenshaw
League City, Texas

It was with great sadness that I heard about Phyllis' passing just moments after the Lord took her home. My mom, Ann Eldredge Middelthon, and our family will remember Phyllis and all of the many, many great times together with tremendous sadness. Reading all of the entries thus far here on the 'guest book' is heart warming. Phyllis was my sponsor for my confirmation into the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables many moons ago...and I've been to numerous football games thru the...

Mrs. Cleveland was a wonderful teacher, then later a great neighbor and friend. She always had a positive word as my family would see her walking in the neighborhood. I will miss seeing her--
Cindy Wilson-Hyde and Julie Wilson

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

My family has known Phyllis since 1966. Phyllis and my Aunt Jeanette Penn team taught at Blue Lakes Elementary for many years. Phyllis was family and there is no higher compliment than that. We shared birthday dates and loved to see who could send the more unique card, she always out-bested me. I loved hearing her travel stories and seeing her beautiful collections from all over the world. We were a family of teachers; my parents, my two aunts, and myself and Phyllis added to our teaching...

Ms. Cleveland was a wonderful teacher. She helped so many students at Blue Lakes Elementary. My mother and me were both taught by her. She is my favorite teacher.

A lovely dear lady. I miss you already.