Phyllis J. Applegate's Obituary
Phyllis J. Applegate, 92, passed away April 4, 2014. She was born on November 13, 1921 in Champain, IL to Roy E. and Ara Gibbs Stinehelfer. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, John F. Applegate; daughters, Cindy Limbaugh (John) and Jenny Herndon; grandchildren, Heather Thornton (Matt), Jonathan Limbaugh (Ashley), Trevor Herndon (Karen), and Melanie Betty (Mark); and great-grandchildren, Sarah Grace Limbaugh, Kathryn Mary Limbaugh, Taylor Hudson Thornton, and Chase Betty. Mrs. Applegate was a wonderful wife and mother and an avid reader of the Holy Bible and other quality books. She and John loved to travel and have visited most of the known world. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and sewing. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Sunday, April 6 and funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, April 7 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. The family requests any donations be sent to Cherry Road Baptist Church.Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119, 901-767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”
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