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PHYLLIS BLACKER Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Phyllis Leora Nelson Blacker, 93, on March 10, 2025.
She was born January 18, 1932 to Ernest and Lillian Nelson in McPherson, Kansas.
Survivors include: two daughters, Kyla Eller and husband Jeff and Kelli McCormick and husband Joseph; stepson, Kent Blacker and wife Sonya; and 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Virgil; her brother, Eugene; her son, Kirk; and her stepdaughter, Kathy.
Private family services will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Kingman County Humane Society, in Phyllis's name, and sent to 811 E. C Avenue, Kingman, Kansas 67068.

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

Published by The McPherson Sentinel from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2025.

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Brad Lockwood

April 14, 2025

Growing up, Kirk and I were best buds and I´ll remember Phyllis as the very best French toast cook on the planet. She was a cool mom. Sorry for your loss Kyla, Kelly, and Kent.

Jeanette Kay Loewen Goodsheller

April 13, 2025

So sorry to hear this about Phyliss I knew her in school

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