Phyllis J. Flaker's Obituary
Phyllis J. Flaker, age 76, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at her residence on Yellow Throat Rd. in East Mountain, TX. Phyllis was born November 30, 1944 to the late Trixie and Byron Puckett in Salyersville, KY. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Steve Flaker, whom she married on June 22, 1981 in Portsmouth, OH. Three brothers, Jesse Puckett, Richard Puckett and John Puckett.
Phyllis is survived by three sons, Jim (Dolly) Cole of McDermott, OH, Randy (Terresa) Cole and Roger (Teresa) Cole, both of Longview, TX. Four grandchildren, Mike Cole, Amanda (Cole) Cantrell, Leasha (Dillon) Howe, and Amber Cole. Six great grandchildren, Taylor, Emily, Drew, Blain Cantrell, Jacob and Caroline Cole. One brother, Jim Puckett of W. Portsmouth, OH. Eileen Phillips of Sciotoville, OH. and Judy Gee of Portsmouth, OH. and many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis loved spending time with her family, playing card games, going to flea markets and yard sales, camping and she had a very active social life. Phyllis worked as a Manager of Housekeeping at the Continental Hotel and and Bar Manager for many years.
A visitation and a time to celebrate Phyllis's life will be held at Rader Funeral Home in Longview on Monday, December 21 between 6 and 8 PM. The family requests that in lieu of flowers you make donations to Life Care Health Services Home Health Hospice.
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