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Phyllis Jean Gearhart, 94, of Turpin, passed away on Thursday October 30, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Liberal, KS.
She was born on December 8, 1930 to Ralph and Amy (Hoskinson) Wilson at Liberal, KS. Phyllis was the oldest of 11 children. She attended school at Williamsburg, KS and Plains, KS. On September 10, 1948 she married Roy Nelson Gearhart at Erie, KS.
Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family and watching Kansas City Chiefs football.
Phyllis is survived by her Son, Ace Gearhart and wife Twyla; Daughter, Diane Conaway and partner Delbert Kost; Grandson, Cody Gearhart and wife Ashley; Two Granddaughters, Angela Eichman and husband Rubeno, Rachel Vangieson; Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren, Sister, Judith Ann Collins; Two Brothers, Eldon McCurdy, Mike Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her Husband, Roy Nelson Gearhart, Father, Ralph Wilson, Mother, Amy Wilson, and 7 siblings.
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908 N Lincoln Ave P.O. Box 826, Liberal, KS 67901
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