Phyllis WEISLO

WEISLO, Phyllis burst onto the Florida scene in the mid-1950s on a hot August day in typical Leo fashion, died Dec. 6, 2023. Growing up in the South during the civil rights' era, Phyllis rebelled against the conservatism of her environs. After achieving legendary status at her high school, Tampa Catholic, Phyllis was determined to do something and be someone interesting. She traveled the USA with her best friend via Volkswagen Bug, apprenticed to be a crime scene photographer, and ultimately landed on a career in social work, a field where she achieved honors and earned a master's degree. Phyllis understood that creating your personality is a full-time job. A woman with a mind like a steel trap and an eye for detail, Phyllis was a raconteur, a wit, a daredevil, the lady in the sweet red leather motorcycle jacket, and the memory box of her family. She had the best music collection and loved to dance. Late in life she became a fantastic orchid farmer." Phyllis is survived by her treasured son, Phillip (her proudest achievement); her nieces, Molly and Daisy; her grandnieces, Alex and Addie; her Shih-Tzus, and her cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved family: her sister, Valerie; her stepson, James, and her parents, Audrey and Al. A celebration of life will take place this Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please reach out to her friends and family for details.