Josleyn
Phyllis Pirtle Josleyn, 75, of Old Hickory left this earth on June 5, to be with Jesus.
She is preceded in death by her parents John Lawson (J.L.) Pirtle and Frankie Pirtle of Smithville.
Survived by kind, gentle, and loving husband Stephen R. Josleyn of 42 years. Also cherished daughter Ashley (Todd) French of Winter Park, FL, and dear grandchildren, Edison Ro French, Anna Lawson French, and Stowe Roland French.
She is survived by: brother, Stephen (Darlene) Pirtle; sisters, Carol (Tucker) Hendrix and Vicky (David) Terrell; nieces, Melissa (Jay) DeLaney, Rhonda (Doug) Oram, and Michelle Lawrence; nephews, Roth (Jessica) Terrell, Justin (Emily) Terrell, and Brandon Pirtle; and her step-son, Stephen R. Josleyn I and his sons, Kyle Josleyn, Luke Josleyn, and Noah Josleyn.
Phyllis is survived by many dear, loving friends who have been so kind and supportive over the years. She was a member of Tulip Grove Baptist Church, where she was a children’s Sunday school teacher for many years, and an active member of the Unity Class in her later years. She ran the homeless outreach program Room in the Inn at Tulip Grove Baptist Church for seven years.
Her favorite Bible verse was Psalms 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my choice forever." She learned this verse as a little girl in Sunday School in Detroit, MI.
Funeral services were held June 8 at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. The service was conducted by her nephew, Dr. Justin Terrell. A graveside service followed at DeKalb Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers included Van Calhoun, Todd French, Tucker Hendrix, Jay DeLaney, John DeLaney, Don Smith, Roth Terrell, David Terrell, Stephen Pirtle, and Doug Oram.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Room in the Inn program at Tulip Grove Baptist Church in Old Hickory, TN or to the Gideon’s.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville was in charge of the arrangements
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
June 10, 2015