Phyllis Jean Sager Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Phyllis Jean Sager, age 88, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at 8:18 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 at home in Marion. She was born on Tuesday, August 6, 1929 in Marion, the daughter of Barney Floyd and Eulala Inez (Poteete) Russell. Phyllis grew up and attended school in Marion and was a graduate of Marion High School class of 1947. Phyllis was a member of the Second Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary both of Marion, She was united in marriage to W. Leroy Sager, on Saturday, October 7, 1961 in the Zion United Church of Christ in Marion. Phyllis worked for many years and retired in 1989 after working for Electrolux Vacuum Sweeper Company in Marion for thirty-two years. She enjoyed traveling and camping, visiting almost every state including Alaska and Hawaii. She especially enjoyed the southern states, Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Branson. She always kept busy and was always interested in the activities of her family, especially those of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed the many times they shared together and the memories that were created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Sager of Marion; her children, Lisa Weaver and partner, Ron Rogers of Marion and Tom McDowell of Carbondale, IL; step children, Dennis Sager of Vincennes, IN and Karen Ulrich of Sumner, IL; three grandchildren, Jeremy Weaver and wife, Allison, Lesley Decker and husband, Ryan, and Emiley Hall and husband, Kevin; three step grandchildren, Dave Ulrich and wife Deon, Matthew Sager, and Lesley Beard and husband, Spencer; nine great-grandchildren; sister, LeAnn Ashley and husband, Herb of Paducah, KY and brother, Ron Russell and wife, Fran of Paducah, KY; other extended family, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Ronald Lee “Fuzz” McDowell. Continued on Reverse Side Arrangements for Phyllis J. Sager were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion. The visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22nd at the funeral home. During the visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute was presented to the family and friends and featured special people places and events of Phyllis’ life. The funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at the funeral home with Rev. John Holst presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were recorded piano selections. Special recorded vocal musical selections presented during the service were “Holes in the Floor of Heaven” by Steve Wariner, “Go Rest High on That Mountain” by Vince Gill, and “Amazing Grace” by Elvis Presley. Special comments of memory were presented during the service were by Jeremy Weaver. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery of Marion, IL. Those serving as pallbearers were Ron Rogers, Ryan Decker, Jeremy Weaver, Kevin Hall, Justin Billingsley, Kyle Snow, and Dave Ulrich. Following the graveside committal service at the cemetery family and friends gathered at Phyllis and Leroy’s home for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “Shriners Hospital for Children” or “Hospice of Southern Illinois” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St. Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Phyllis Jean Sager

August 6, 1929 - May 18, 2018