Phyllis Anne Macalady (née Parmley)

Macalady, Phyllis Anne (née Parmley), asleep in Jesus, Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Beloved wife of the late Arthur Robert Macalady, Sr.; dearest mother of Terri Lynn (Robert) Gillespie, A. Robert Macalady, Jr., Matthew G. Macalady, Phyllis Lucy Macalady-Wilson and the late Alicia Kathryn Macalady; dear grandmother of Erin DeClue, Rebekah (Shemuel) Israel, Cori Lynn Macalady, Nicki (Israel) Perez, Jessica (Michael) Altman, Jordan Jafar, Joshua (fiancée Danielle Wolff) Jafar and Kristen Kirnbauer; great-grandmother of Brandon, Ryan, Tyler, Emma, Darrell, Noah, Jack and Eli; great-great-grandmother of Colson DeClue; loving daughter of the late Gale and Nancy Parmley; sister of the late Richard, Charlene, Roger and Katie; a dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend of many. 

Phyllis’s legacy began with a childhood desire to become a doctor, but that dream changed when she met the love of her life, Arthur. She redirected her childhood dream with a passion for faith, family, and service. From church youth leader to self-taught Bible scholar to mentor to outspoken spokesperson working with the U.S. surgeon general to place warning labels on smokeless tobacco products to an avid supporter of Iron County’s tourism board, her energy was boundless.

As her health declined, she focused even more on her legacy with her family. Advising, sharing, taking joy in the wonders of each child, grandchild, and those she lovingly “adopted” into the family. Despite the limitations of her body, she could still smile, say an “I love you”, and pat a shoulder.

Phyllis sowed into many fields which has seen a harvest of changed lives.

Services:   Funeral procession from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday, August 4, 9:30 a.m. to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for a 10:00 a.m. committal service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society. Visitation Sunday, August 3, from 2-6 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.