Phyllis was born Wednesday, November 11, 1925 in Ames, Iowa, a daughter of the late Phillip and Katherine (Dodds) Nordaker.
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Hamilton in 2011, and her brother, Richard Nordaker.
Phyllis was a member of the First Congregational Christian Church and the Order of Eastern Star both in Greenville. She enjoyed meeting with her friends for lunch and helping deliver meals on wheels. Most of all, Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family.
Phyllis is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Tennessie Hamilton of Greenville, Monty and Nancy Hamilton of Greenville, and Randy and Marceena Hamilton of Alcoa, TN; grandchildren, Vincent Hamilton of Portland, ME, Jacqueline and Marne Palmani of Inverness, FL, Katie and Tim Pol of Knoxville, TN, Matt and Stephanie Hamilton of Greenville, Kelly and Jim Otis of St. Louis, MO, Krista and David McLeroy of Seattle, WA , Ryan and Brooke Hamilton of Portland, ME, and Lori and Josh Sharp of Oxnard, CA; 11 great grandchildren; and her niece, Karen Nordaker of Bend, OR.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday. March 8,2017 at 10:30 am at the Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home in Greenville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.oliverfloyd.com