Phyllis J. Brevitz, nee Smotherman, age 70, beloved wife of the late Eugene W.; dear daughter of Evelyn Smotherman-Vande Merkt and the late Robert Smotherman; loving mother of Beverly Coote, Larry, and Laurie (Jeff) Brinkley; dear mother-in-law of Keith Coote; proud grandmother of Keith (Jennifer), Mark (Tracy), Diana (Brian) Nelson, Rick, Jessica and Mary Brevitz and Michelle Brinkley; greatgrandmother of Cassidy, Jacob, Tyler, Connor and Dayton; dear sister of Shirley Manson, John “Bobby” Smotherman, Beverly Garman, Donna (Paul) Bredlau, Joan Smotherman and Cindy (George) Hanson; niece of Violet Albrecht and Luella Giese; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; best friend of Linda (Ken) Nork. Chapel Service Monday 10 a.m. at Blake-Lamb/ Becvar Funeral Home, 11201 S. Harlem, Worth. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Frontier School Bus Driver for 27 years, mostly serving District 135. Donations to Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 1 to 9 p.m. Info at www.mem.com or 708-361-0500.
