Phyllis Loraine Staton

Phyllis Loraine Staton, 81, passed away at 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at her home in Lima.

Phyllis Bowser Staton was born January 15, 1940 in Cumberland, MD. The first child of Robert and Phyllis Bowser.

She grew up on a farm and worked at several jobs until she moved to Lima Ohio. There she met and married Dan Staton (dec’d) in 1970. Phyllis devoted her time, effort, and countless prayers to serving her community and church. Phyllis was a member of Living Faith Church and very active in the leadership as co-pastor of the church. Her heart was devoted to Guiding Light Ministries.

Phyllis was a true prayer warrior and disciple of Christ. Her prayer was that all her family and loved ones would come to know the Savior she served.  Phyllis was a lover of life, the best sister ever, a great storyteller, an avid gardener, yard sale shopper, cook and general caretaker of all those around her.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Beverly Staton of South Carolina and her 11 siblings: Jeri Hall of Broken Arrow, OK., Nancy (Karol) George, Bob (Mary) Bowser, Bud (Pat) Bowser, Tim (Eva) Bowser, Paul Bowser, all of Sierra Vista, AZ., Margaret Cordova of New Haven, IN., Mary (Dan) Karren of Twin Falls, ID, Jeannie Nelson, Wilma Bergsneider both of Tucson, AZ.,  Jan (Harry) Fennemore of Queen Creek, AZ., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was like family to the Punches,  Harding and Burk families, and held many special memories with them.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio.  A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.  Pastor Julianne Burk will officiate.  Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Elida.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Guiding Light Ministries at 592 S. Main St., Lima, OH 45804.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.