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Phyllis Addison Obituary

Phyllis K. Addison, 55, passed peacefully at her home in Keller Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, ending her journey with cancer. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at Unity Church, 1650 Hughes Road, Grapevine, 76051. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Christopher requests donations be sent to one of two charities, which are near and dear to Phyllis' heart, Black Beauty Ranch Horse Rescue or the Humane Society of North Texas. Phyllis was an owner and founding partner in Lagniappe Productions, a nationally recognized entertainment production company. As a business professional, Phyllis was and remains an inspiration to all who knew her. As a performer Phyllis' heartfelt mission was to bring joy to others through a healing ministry of laughter; and she accomplished it every time she stepped on stage. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Julius Richard Addison and Gloria Mae Patin of Kentwood, La. Survivors: Husband, Christopher Whatley of Keller; brother, Howard Addison of Southlake; sisters, Mae Carlson of Hillsdale, N.J., and Charlotte Prevost of Denham Springs, La.; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Sep. 2, 2016.

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Emma Devillier

July 9, 2024

Phyllis and I were in college together at LSU and kept in touch for a while afterward. I visited her when she lived in NJ after grad school. We had a really memorable night in Philadelphia with a high school classmate of mine who lived there. Went to a Cajun restaurant. lol when that was all the rage - needless to say, we became the life of the restaurant party. We lost contact after that. I think that was in the 90s. I got married and had kids. But thought of her often. Her sense of humor and self confidence was always good to be around. I sent her a message through Facebook in 2010 which she initially replied to but then stopped responding. I think, perhaps she was sick then? I don´t know, but I do know that I was heartbroken when I found out that cancer took her. I had done some sleuthing and found out about her show in Texas and that she had married. I was planning to surprise her there one day but then I learned of her death. She is one of those people you can´t really believe are gone because they were so full of life! I do so wish you were still with us. Much love always

Gabriella Addison

March 9, 2022

I know it´s been 6 years, but is till miss her. Rest in peace aunt Phyllis

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