Phyllis J. Motz, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at MHP Medical Center.
Born February 20, 1936, in Leavenworth, Indiana, she was the daughter of Stewart Delbert Yates and Ilah Dee (Frans) Yates. She married Richard Motz in 1955, and he preceded her in death in 1992.
Survivors include siblings- Darrell (Sue Divan) Yates of Seymour, Janice Kay Mavrey of Missouri; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Mildred Stevens and brother, Russell Kenneth Yates.
Phyllis was a lifetime resident of this area and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #70. Phyllis & Richard were owner/operator of Motz Trucking and she was an entrepreneur for many years. Phyllis enjoyed playing euchre, cooking, fishing, but most of all loved spending time with her family and friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Monday, October 7, 2024, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. David Humphrey officiating. Burial will be in Paul Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call on Monday morning from 11:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to American Legion Post #70, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com
