Phyllis Mae Means

Phyllis Mae Means, 83, died peacefully Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home in Paris Kentucky.

A native of Clark County, KY, and a graduate of Clark County High School, she was the wife of Merrill T. Means, the daughter of the late Ruth Alice Myers Heflin and the late Robert Edward Jackson Sr. She was a member of River of Life Ministries Church in Paris, KY.

In addition to her husband, Merrill T. Means, she is survived by her son, Gary (Melissa) Means, her daughter, Karen (Tim) Tucker: five grandchildren, Sumer (Dallas) Sutton, Jordan (Leslie) Burk, Rachel (Cody) Skinner, Timothy "T" (Victoria) Tucker II, Travis (Kacey) Tucker; Thirteen great-grandchildren, Deakin Sutton, Carleigh Sutton, Eleonora Burk, Charlie Burk, Olivia Skinner, Brady Skinner, Adeline Skinner, Jadyn Tucker, Jayce Tucker, Noah Tucker, Channing Tucker, Kalee Tucker, Briana Tucker; Two sisters, Alice (Doug) Turley, Beckie (Danny) Hatton; as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Elaine Means, brothers, Robert Edward "Teddy" Jackson, Jr., Clarence Edward "Sonny" Heflin Jr., and Woodrow "Pat" Heflin and sister, Delma Frances Heflin Arnold.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Monday, February 2, 2026, at River of Life Ministries, 616 Clintonville Rd., Paris KY, by Rev. Dennis Peace. Burial will be at Evergreen Memory Gardens, 5364 Lexington Rd, Lexington KY 40511.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday, February 2, 2026, at River of Life Ministries, 616 Clintonville Rd. Paris KY.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Turley, Dallas Sutton, Cody Skinner, Travis Tucker, "T" Tucker II, and Jordan Burk.

The funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home Chapel, 1120 Main St., Paris, KY. The online guestbook is at www.Lusk-McFarland.comand a 24-hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 859-987-4387.

We celebrate the life of a remarkable woman, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother whose faith in God was the foundation of everything she did. She loved Jesus with her whole heart, not just in words, but in the way she lived each day. Her faith was steady, sincere, and visible, even in life's hardest moments.

She was a devoted wife of over sixty-five years to her loving husband, Merrill T. Means. As a military wife for twenty-six years, she was known to open her home to air force personnel who were often in need of a home cooked meal or a stand-in mom. She loved her family and extended family. She also had a deep love for missions and for God's work beyond her own walls. Her heart was always turned outward, believing that God's love was meant for the whole world. She understood that following Jesus meant caring about others, near and far.

Her faith in God shaped her choices, her priorities, and her relationships. She trusted God deeply, and that trust carried her through joy and sorrow alike. More than anything, she loved people and she gave generously of her resources, time and heart. Many felt known, welcomed, and uplifted because of her kindness. Her life was a living testimony of God's love in action.

While we grieve her loss, we also give thanks. We are grateful for the legacy she leaves behind; a legacy of faith, compassion, perseverance and obedience to God's call. Her life points us to Jesus, and her example will continue to inspire us to love God, love people, and serve with open hearts.