Phyllis L. Harms

Phyllis (Phyl) Lucile Harms, 85, of Livonia, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at her Stratford Pines residence in Midland, MI. The daughter of the late Luther and Helen (Morris) Kisor was born on September 4, 1930 in Faribault, Minnesota. Phyllis graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1948, and earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University. Phyllis so enjoyed teaching elementary school in South Redford and Garden City, Michigan, retiring in 1995. Her family was foremost in her life. In addition, she enjoyed her bridge groups, knitting, sewing, Livonia Towne Club, working at the Henry Ford in her retirement, volunteer work, and entertaining with family and friends.

She is survived by her two children; Sandy Harms Reay (Tom) of Midland and Rick Harms of Livonia. Naomi Harms remained in Mom's heart. Her special loves included her grandchildren; Steven (Lindsey) Harms, Eric (Samantha) Harms, Sarah (Keawe) Harms/Bone, Kathy (Chris Collins) Harms, and Spencer Reay; great grandchildren, Addison and Ellie Harms, and Blake Schweitzer; sister Ada (Russ) Minges; many nieces and nephews, Kisor - Doug, Kim (Mark), Brenda, and Lisa (Doug); Minges - Denise (Don) and Brad (Karin); Schmitz - Donna, David (Jackie), Debra (Pat), Dean (Barb), Denise, and Dawn (Jed); Harms - Jeff, Sharon, Michelle, Wendy, Lisa, and Linda. The children of these "children" were special to Phyllis, as well. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Morris; and sister-in-law, Vonceil.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Phyllis's life will take place at a later date in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Those who would like to remember Phyllis are asked to consider a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the care of the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. Personal messages of condolence may be left at www.wilson-miller.com