Born Nov. 4, 1929, in Rockbridge County, she was a daughter of the late John Templeton Hockman and Mary Lois Cook Hockman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Susan Young and Joan Hockman; and one brother, Francis Hockman.

Phyllis was a member of New Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and retired from the Extension Service office for Alleghany County.

Surviving are one sister, Thelma Swisher of Fairfield; and one brother, Harold Hockman of Brownsburg.

A graveside service was conducted Friday, Nov. 17, at New Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Cemetery by Pastor Carl Trost.

Arrangements were by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.