Phyllis Joyce "Roderick" Earls

Phyllis Joyce "Roderick" Earls obituary

Phyllis Joyce "Roderick" Earls

Phyllis Earls Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ziegler Funeral Home on Oct. 2, 2025.
Phyllis Joyce Roderick Earls, age 79, a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was a member of First Bible Baptist Church of Athens where she served many years as the pianist.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Hubert L. and Anna Ruth Womac Roderick, the father of her children: Charles Grant ( Sonny) Earls.

Phyllis is survived by a daughter: Courtney Earls Tindall, a son: Matthew Earls, grandchildren: Ayleena, Kyla and Bentley, a sister: Joan Parish, her brothers: Cliff Roderick and Alan Roderick, along with several nieces and nephews.

Per Phyllis' request, there will be no funeral services.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Phyllis Joyce Roderick Earls.

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October 10, 2025

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Kyla

October 10, 2025

You will be forever in my heart Mamaw! I will see you again! We love you! Kyla & Bentley

Tina Lawson

October 2, 2025

Prayers to the family.... Tina womac Lawson

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