Phyllis I. Speaks, 79, of Henderson, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 26, 2021.

She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and a graduate of Holy Name High School.  Phyllis had worked at Kusan, Aeroquip, and Tyson Chicken.  She was beloved daughter, sister, and aunt and was the matriarch of her siblings always providing a nurturing hand.  Phyllis enjoyed being with her family, cooking, traveling, and attending the NCAA tournaments.  She was an avid cook known for her sweet tea, chess squares, banana logs, and banana pudding.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Raymond and Elizabeth Catherine Fenwick Speaks; and five siblings, Rita Summers, Louise Leasor, Patrick Speaks, Sister Mary Lois Speaks, and John Speaks.

Survivors include two brothers, Don Speaks and Bill Speaks, both of Henderson, Kentucky; and four nieces and two nephews.

Memorial services will be at noon Friday at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  Father Larry McBride will officiate.  Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Contributions may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .