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Phyllis Kieffer Obituary

GROVE CITY, OH - Phyllis M. Kieffer, 88, of Grove City, formerly of Buchtel, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at StoryPoint of Grove City, in Grove City. She was born on May 14, 1932, in Happy Hollow, Athens County, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Phyllis McDonald Wright. Phyllis was married for 66 years to Jack L. Kieffer, who preceded her in death.
She retired from McBees Systems in 1994 and dedicated her retirement years to her family.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Jackie (Stephen) Carder of Nelsonville, Cindy (Michael) Lavely of Grove City and Mary (Kyle) Dupler of Grove City; grandchildren, Seth (Jamie) McDonald, Daniel (Arelle) McDonald, Megan (Matthew) Slyh, Jacqueline (Eric) Smith and Collin Dupler; great-grandchildren, Jillian, Jenna, Jack, Max, Jacob, Katelyn, Lucas and Ava; three sisters, Esther (Richard) McCarley, Wanda Cagg and Mary Ellen (Patrick) Walsh; one brother, Daniel (Janet) Wright and sister-in-law, Susann Merz.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Willard Wright and Lawrence Wright and three sisters, Adda Kinneer Shephard, Margaret Silcott and Lillian Williams.
A private service will be held Friday, May 29, 2020, in the Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville, with Pastor Louis Dunnells officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.
Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Athens Messenger from May 26 to May 29, 2020.

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Lisa Logsdon

June 3, 2020

Your mothers smile was always something I looked forward to when I worked there. Her family was her joy. A lot of cherished memories Your in my thoughts and prayers

Jean Dishong

June 2, 2020

So sorry for your loss Jackie, Cindy and Mary. Your mother was such a sweet lady. I miss them both. They were wonderful neighbors. thoughts and prayers with you all.

Shirley Mike & Joe Koker

May 28, 2020

Jackie Ciindy,Mary. We are so sorry to hear of your loss,are thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. God Bless you all.

Joyce Davis-Pelfrey

May 28, 2020

Jackie, Cindy and Mary - so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barb Holbrook

May 27, 2020

I enjoyed visiting with Phyllis at Story Point. She was always so pleasant and kind.

May 27, 2020

Losing a loved one is never easy. But our God promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure,and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way.

Becky Gallagher

May 27, 2020

Im so sorry for your loss Jackie. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Jerry Wright

May 27, 2020

Our deepest sympathy for you all. This is so difficult, not being able to come personally. We loved Aunt Phyllis. She was so sweet and kind. Not enough words to express. She's in Heaven for sure! God be with you all. Jerry, Mary Ann and Victoria

Tami Dupler-Blake

May 27, 2020

Jackie, Cindy, Mary & Ky youre in our thoughts & prayers.

Tam & Will

Candy Danforth

May 27, 2020

Jackie, Cindy and Mary, Im so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I will always remember her smile! Candy (Newlun) Danforth

Gayle Fout

May 26, 2020

Arielle, we are sorry for your loss.

Charlotte Taunton

May 26, 2020

Jackie, Cindy and Mary, we are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Phyllis was so special to us. She always had a smile and we spent a lot of time laughing! Gods blessings to you and your families. Charlotte and Charles.

RAYMOND CARDER

May 26, 2020

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Dana Juniper

May 26, 2020

Cindy, I always love how your Mom laughed and smiled. I am so sorry to hear of her death. Im sure she is at rest in the Lords arms with her favorite fella Jack.

Joan-Lax Hamilton

May 26, 2020

Was sitting thinking about people I haven't seen for awhile, just the other day and Phyllis was one of them. To the family of Phyllis, you have my Sympathy. Always enjoyed talking to her, over the fence at my brother's house.

Tina and Mick

May 26, 2020

Jackie and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Janet Henson Tuthill

May 26, 2020

Jackie, Cindy, Mary & families ~ Deepest Sympathy for your loss. She always had a smile on her face when I seen her, remember her & your Dad sitting on the porch, they always were seen together ... and now they are together again. Love & Prayers, Janet.

Sue Whitmore

May 26, 2020

Dear Jackie, Cindy and others, Phyllis was such a good person. So sorry for your loss. Sue whitmore

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