Phyllis Myrle Brock

Services for Mrs. Phyllis Brock will be held Monday, March 2, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Meridian with Pastor Bo Kyle officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the church. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Ipava Cemetery in Ipava, IL, which will be conducted by Shawgo Memorial Home. Webb & Stephens Funeral Homes are honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Phyllis Myrle Brock, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1938, at St. Francis Hospital in Macomb, Illinois, to Phillip and Mary Katherine Howell. She grew up on a farm in Ipava, Illinois, where she learned the value of hard work, faith, and family. She often shared stories of farm life with her children and grandchildren, keeping those early memories alive for generations. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Brock, who passed away in February 2016. Their marriage reflected devotion, steadiness, and enduring love. After retirement, Phyllis and Larry made their home in Meridian, Mississippi, where they enjoyed meeting new friends through their church family and cherished traveling to visit loved ones in this new season of life. Phyllis was a devoted mother to her children: Kathy Flynn (Mark), Angela Schaffer (Tim), Todd Brock, and Phyllis Harper (Dennis). Her greatest joy was her growing family, and she was a proud and loving grandmother to Stephanie Meyer (Stephen), Alexandra James (Steven), Parker Brock (Claire), Brittney Chaney (Brock), and Chasity McGraw (Jason). She was especially proud of her great-grandchildren: Christian, Gwennyth, and Benjamin Meyer; Audrey and Emerson James; Turner Brock; Hattie, John Brock, and Henry Chaney; and Lake, Lowry, and Mary Lawrence McGraw. She treasured watching them grow and found great happiness in attending their sports, activities, and performances, always cheering them on with quiet pride. 

She also loved gathering around the table for card and board games, where laughter and friendly competition were always welcome. Many treasured family memories were made in those simple moments together. She had a soft heart for her pets and cared for them as part of the family. 

She is also survived by her sisters, Theresa Keefauver (Rodney), Michelle Wherley (Denney), and Charlotte Reynolds (Ron), along with a host of nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart. 

She shared a close bond with her sister-in-law and best friend, Jan Brock. Their friendship was marked by loyalty, laughter, and years of shared memories. 

Phyllis was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Meridian, Mississippi. Her trust in the Lord guided her throughout her life. She was also a devoted Duke Basketball fan who loved cheering on her Blue Devils. Watching a game was one of her simple pleasures. 

Phyllis leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, strength, and quiet perseverance. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who were blessed to know her. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Meridian, Mississippi, or to the Wounded Warrior Project.