Phyllis Gerene (East) Risner was born April 11, 1936 at Alton, Missouri, the daughter of the late Wilson Edward East and Ora (Prewitt) East.
She is survived by two sons, Mark Risner of Myrtle, Missouri and Kent Nelson Risner and wife Cindy, Caulfield, Missouri; three granddaughters, Sadee Risner, Myrtle, Missouri, Calee Risner, Myrtle, Missouri, and Emilee Coleman and husband Tristen, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; two great granddaughters, Lexcee Saba and Harlee Coleman, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; two very special cousins, Robert Wood and wife Gay, Mars, Pennsylvania, and Richard Prewitt and wife Della, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, as well as a fellowship of thousands of friends dedicated to living one day at a time.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two very special cousins, Jo Lynn Grimes and Martha Day.
She received her education in schools of Amory, Mississippi and Thayer, Missouri. She was employed at West Plains Bank for many years retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ. Phyllis loved the outdoors, things of nature, especially near lakes and streams, and embraced a casual life style. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her central focus of life.
Phyllis was the best Mom that two boys ever had. Her granddaughters enjoyed trips to the lake with their nana and all the times spent outside and by the water; always looked forward to see if she had any sweet treats baked in the kitchen.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Curry Street Church of Christ, West Plains, Missouri.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.
Burial will be held in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
