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Phyllis Ann Eberhart, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away, Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation in Waldron.
She was born August 31, 1934, in Shelby County, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Freida (Osting) Crafton. On August 14, 1953, she married Edwin D. “Eddie” Eberhart, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2011.
Phyllis is survived by her son, Mark Eberhart and wife, Lee Ann, of Shelbyville; daughter, Judy Eberhart of Shelbyville; grandson, Christopher Eberhart of Shelbyville; brother, Harold “Butch” Crafton and wife, Donna, of Shelbyville; half-sister, Paula Reese and husband, Jim, of Anderson; step-sister, Lisa Simon and husband, Harold, of Anderson; sister-in-law, Annie McClain of Wanamaker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to Eddie, Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Marjorie Loggan and Bonnie Hill; half-brother, John Crafton; and step-sister, Sherry Ashby.
In 1952, Phyllis graduated from Shelbyville High School.
She was a member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church for over 70 years.
Phyllis retired from Farmers Home Administration.
She was very instrumental in the founding of Shares, Inc., Phyllis also served on the Board of Directors for many years.
Phyllis was a member of the TOPS, Order of Eastern Star and Business and Professional Women.
She enjoyed working in her yard and tending to her flower gardens.
Phyllis also leaves behind her cat, Callie Sue.
Visitation will be from Noon to 1:30 pm, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, at the funeral home, with Pastor Bryan Trotter officiating.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692 or the American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Road, Suite 140, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250.
Online condolences may be shared with Phyllis’ family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
