Phyllis Ann Mertell

FARMINGTON Phyllis Ann Mertell, of Farmington, passed away September 13, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Hospital at the age of 84 years. She was born in Iron County, Missouri on September 20, 1931 to the late James Oscar Adams and Beth "Speck" (Becknal) Adams. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her former husband, Bert Anglin in 1954 and her husband of 36 years, Raymond Mertell on December 8, 1995. Also preceding her in death were five brothers, Delbert "Deb" Adams, Willard Adams, Alvin "Strick" Adams, Marshall "Jack" Adams and Delmer "Buddy" Adams.

Phyllis was raised in the Vulcan community in Iron County. In 1959 she married Ray Mertell. They made their home in St. Louis where she was employed by Mercantile Bank. Upon their retirement they moved to Farmington in 1989. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. Phyllis was a dedicated volunteer at Presbyterian Manor for a number of years. Collecting bears, cooking and gardening were some of her favorite activities. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her brother Oscar "Dano" (Faye) Adams of St. Louis; many nieces, nephews, extended family and a special friend, Earl Wood.

Friends may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 5 8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Friday morning beginning at 7 a.m. followed by the funeral service in the Cozean Chapel beginning at 9:30 a.m. with Dr. Bill Miller officiating. An interment service will be held at 12:45 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis with Dr. O. M. Daves officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Presbyterian Manor's Good Samaritan Fund or to Susan B. Komen for the Cure Foundation. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Thursday, September 15, 2016 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Friday, September 16, 2016 07:00 AM - 09:30 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Funeral Service

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Friday, September 16, 2016 09:30 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Interment Service

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Friday, September 16, 2016 12:45 PM 2900 Sheridan Road Saint Louis, MO 63125 Directions