Phyllis Ann Root

Phyllis Ann Root, 87, of Shelbyville, formerly of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Homeview of Franklin.

She was born December 28, 1936, in Bedford, the daughter of William Francis and Attrice Ruth (May) Manzenberger. She married James P. “Jim” Root Sr., and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2017.

Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Faith Parker and husband, Gary, of Simpsonville, Kentucky, Krista Bowlby and husband, Michael, and Leah Root, both of Shelbyville; son, James P. Root II and wife, Lisa, of Kingsport, Tennessee; brother, Michael Lee Manzenberger and wife, Janet, of Springville; grandchildren, Emily, Natalie, Jack, Abby, Amanda, Amy, Michael, Callie and James; great-grandchildren, Michael, Ava, Henry, John, Eleanor, James and Clara; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to Jim, Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Marian Jean Sims and Carolyn Ruth Byrd.

Phyllis graduated from Needmore High School and received her Master’s in education from Indiana University.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Spencer.

Phyllis retired as a third- grade teacher at Spencer Elementary.

She loved antiques and enjoyed using them to decorate her beautiful Victorian home. Phyllis also enjoyed traveling. She will also be remembered by her family as an amazing cook.

Friends and family may gather from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Pinhook Church of Christ, 6204 Pinhook Road, Bedford, Indiana 47421.

Graveside services will follow at 1:30 pm Sunday at Pinhook Cemetery in Lawrence County.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leah J. Root Trust, in care of Freeman Family Funeral Homes.

Online condolences may be shared with Phyllis’ family at www.freemanfamilyfunerralhomes.com.