Phyllis Jean SMITH

1933 - 2017  (84 years)

• Name	Phyllis Jean SMITH  [2]
  	Phyllis Jean DeWaters, 84, of Charlotte, died July 5, 2017. Phyllis was born May 23, 1933, the daughter of Joseph and Bessie (Holcomb) Smith. She worked at Owens-Illinois in Charlotte as a Machine Operator until her retirement. Phyllis enjoyed bowling and was a part of a bowling league, where she eventually would meet her husband, Homer. Phyllis married Homer on June 24, 1972, and together they spent 45 wonderful years together. She also enjoyed traveling especially going on cruises all around the country. Phyllis was one that enjoyed being around big groups of people. She attended a weekly breakfast club for twenty plus years, that gathered at different restaurants around the area. Phyllis was very proud of the lasting friendships she built over the years. Most importantly she was proud of her entire family and how she kept up, given her age and health battles. She is survived by her husband, Homer E. DeWaters; children, Alan (Veronica) Smith, Brian (Ann) DeWaters, Janet (Doug) Eicchorn; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, and siblings Betty, Adair, Helen and MJ. Posted on Find A Grave created by Dan Francis [1]
  Birth	23 May 1933	Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan   [1, 2]
  Gender	Female
  Census	1940	Living with parents in Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan   [2]
  Death	5 Jul 2017  [1]
  Person ID	I99503	Main Tree
  Last Modified	17 Jun 2020

  
  

  Father	Joseph Rogers SMITH,   b. 22 Mar 1892, Michigan d. 6 Sep 1976, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan (Age 84 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Mother	Bessie M. HOLCOMB,   b. 25 Jul 1899, Michigan d. 13 Aug 1973, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan (Age 74 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Marriage	21 Nov 1924	Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan   [3]
  Family ID	F41151	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Dale Bert SMITH,   b. 1 Oct 1930, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan d. Feb 1979 (Age 48 years)
  Marriage	18 Jan 1952	Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan   [3]
  Family ID	F41153	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	17 Jun 2020

  
  

  Family 2	Homer E. DEWATERS
  Family ID	F41154	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	17 Jun 2020

  
  

• Sources

  [S11654] Find A Grave: Obituary Notice for Phyllis Jean Smith DeWaters. [S11627] 1940 Census Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan. [S6971] Ancestry.com: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952.