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Phyllis Brubaker Obituary

Napoleon - Phyllis Kay Brubaker, 79, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio on September 16, 1944, to the late Frank and Helen (Root) Myers. She married Robert Brubaker on February 26, 1988.

Phyllis was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Napoleon where she served as a deaconess. She enjoyed teaching Bible School and cooking for community dinners. Phyllis led aerobic classes in her younger days. She loved watching and taking care of her grandchildren. Phyllis also had a huge heart for her cats and would take care of the neighborhood strays. Phyllis is survived by her son, Chad (Cassandra) Meyers; stepchildren, Lori (James) Popil and Leigh Ann (Kevin) Towne; 5 grandchildren; and 4 step grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bob"; and brother, Thomas (Kay) Myers.

Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. with an hour of visitation prior to services. Interment will follow at Riverview Memory Gardens, Memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church or the Henry County Humane Society. Online condolences and messages may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com.

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Published by The Crescent-News on Aug. 31, 2024.

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September 12, 2024

Saddened to learn of Cousin Phyllis' death. Had lost contact with her over the years. I remember her bubbly, outgoing personality. May she rest in peace. Cousin Jim Lather, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Marlene McCormick

September 3, 2024

My condolences go out to my son in law Chad and my daughter Cassie. Also condolences to her grandchildren which we share one Bentley. She will be deeply missed as I came to love her throughout the years that I have known her. R.I.H. FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGELS.

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1010 Westmoreland Avenue, Napoleon, OH 43545

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