Phyllis Ilene Logan Smithee

Phyllis Ilene Logan Smithee went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 22, 2006. She lost her courageous 4 year battle with cancer in her home in Oklahoma City. She was born in Perryton, TX on Jan 2, 1952 to Oliver Perry and wife, Lela Elberta Thiessen Logan. She graduated from Perryton High School in 1970. She attended VoTech in Liberal, KS, to be a draftsman and there met Alfred Ray Smithee on a blind date arranged by their pastors. They were married August 6, 1971 in the People's Chapel in Perryton, TX. They made their first home in Wichita, KS where Al was assistant manager of Woolworth's. The joy of her life was raising her sons. Adam, was born in Clarksdale, MS 11/2/73. Benjamin Paul was born in New Orleans, LA 2/2/ 77. During their marriage, Al's career moved them 12 times. They lived in KS, OK, MS, LA, NM, Denver, Seattle, Denver, Spokane, and finally Oklahoma City where Al is District Manager for Big Lots. Phyllis' interests were collecting dolls, cross-stitching, sewing, antiques and decorating her homes. She attended Crossroads Cathedral in OKC and was secretary for the Sunday school class taught by Al Smithee. She was a vital employee for Max Cates, MD for 6 years. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 35 years, Al Smithee; her sons, Adam and Ben of OKC; her parents, Oliver and Lela Logan of Shattuck, OK; her brother, Allen Perry and wife, Jaynie Logan of Highlands Ranch, CO; her sisters, Loretta Cates and Crystal Finley of OKC, OK and their spouses, Max Cates, MD and Doug Finley; her brother, Wesley Logan and wife Debbie of Perryton, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie and Ellen Jones Logan of Perryton, TX and Ben & Lydia Dobrinski Thiessen of Inola, OK. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hospice of Oklahoma County, Inc. Service to celebrate her life will be held at Crossroads Cathedral, Friday, July 28th at 2PM.