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Phyllis AYERS Obituary
Age 91, of Oxford, passed away on April 2, 2021. She was born on January 30, 1930, to the late Peter and Blanche (nee Cottman) Chaney. She married Kemper Ayers on December 24, 1953; he preceded her in death on May 24, 1989.
Phyllis is survived by her children, Dimita Willis, Dorothy Hurd, and Todd (Teri) Ayers; grandchildren, Kim Willis, Jr., Michael Willis, Destr'ee Furguson, Tammy Willis, Donavon Ayers, Jerrod Ayers, Juan Hurd, Manuel Hurd, and Greg Hurd; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose (Bill) Thrasher, Debra Robinson, Helen Byrd, and Claudine Bethel; sister-in-law,
Marcia Bradley; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Phyllis was employed by Miami University for 61 years in the Martin Dining Hall; she loved her students, she affectionately called them her "kids".
Visitation will be on Friday, April 9, 2021, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Ogle Paul Young Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, 45056.
Funeral service will be private for family and friends.
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Nannie
April 8, 2021
She was a kind soul
Nannie
April 8, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Carrie Mullins
April 8, 2021
Wonderful Lady!!! Will be missed by so many people. Worked along side her for several years at Martin. My thoughts and prayers to the family for your loss.
John Buchholz
April 7, 2021
Loved this woman!! Spent years together at Martin Dining Hall and all the students loved her. My sincerest condolences to her family.
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