Phyllis Hamlet, 59, of Waco, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008. Memorial services will be 4pm Friday, March 21st at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco. "Come as you are." Reception will follow the farewell service. A Video Life Tribute will be shown at the service. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Phyllis was born March 29, 1948 in Little Rock Arkansas to Eugene Boyd, Sr. and Deloris Erma Jean (Fulmer) Morgan. She moved to Waco in the mid 1970’s and was a bartender by trade for over 40 years. She knew how to have fun, was a good friend to many and was a good listener.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her life partner Michael Money.
Survivors include sister, Vickie Williams and husband, Gary of Tulsa, OK; brothers, Craig Morgan and wife, Kim, and Eugene Bud Morgan, II. and wife, Mindi, all of Muskogee, OK and their families.
Special thanks to all of her close friends, especially Shelly Markum and Mary Hanna.
Memorial may be made to American Cancer Society or Hillcrest Hospice.
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I WAS REALLY UPSET. I LOVED HER.
Where do I start. . Phyllis was such a one of a kind person. I have seen her be the sweetest , kindest person on earth, and in the same breath throw someone out of her bar, and keep on truckin. .. She will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of just one moment of knowing her. .I am truly thankful that she is in a better place, and with her love, Mike. .. Our "Precious" will be remembered always.
May peace be with you.
Love, prayers & kind memories.
Phyllis you will be missed very very much…You will always have a special place in my heart..Your smile, the hugs hello and goodbye and most of all your Loving heart will be missed by all..
Love,
Chuck
Our sincere condolemces on your loss.
My condolences to all of Phyllis’ family and friends for there loss.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Phyllis will be missed by RP and myself. Rich knew her for years, she was the person he would visit after work, catch up on news and laugh about things happeing. She made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The sadest thing "Smokers" closing is that we weren’t able to see or visit Phyllis as much. We will miss her but where ever she is she will make more people happy with her personality. Doreen Plott
I miss Aunt Phil already. I miss her curly hair (which btw, isn’t that an awesome pic?), her fabulous indian jewelry and rings on every finger, her ecentric clothes…most of all I miss her spirit…who she was, the truth she told, and her amazing boldness and sensativity toward life and everything it threw at her. She took hold of life and loved every moment of it. She lived her way. I see alot of myself in her, and hope that I grow to be even a small reflection of how incredible she was.
I miss you Aunt Phil. Can’t wait to see you again. Let me know how pretty heaven is, OK? Love, Dustie
You were a wonderful person and had a lively soul. You were there when I needed you most, I love you and am going to miss you. I just have one thing to say, You and my mom better have a Smokers ready for all of us down here when we join you.
Love you
Jenniffer
Phil, and I go back as friends since 7th grade. She was a unique, wonderful, fun loving friend.We made many teenage memories such as going to get our SS cards together her number was just 1 different from mine. I had always remembered her birthday and the fun times we had celebrating. The good times we had babysitting Vickie, Craig, and Buddy boy while Jean and Bud were gone to a square dance. I loved this entire family.My thoughts and prayers are with you each.
I WILL ALWAYS MISS HE SHE WAS MY BEST FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS AND STILL IS EVEN THO’ SHE’S GONE I STILL HAVE MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF HAPPY TIMES.I LOVED HER VERY MUCH
Vickie, Craig,and Bud,
I was so sad to read in the paper about Phil. I hope one of you will let me hear from you about her death and the details.
I live in Broken Arrow my husband died a year and a half ago my 2 daughters live here and my youngest was getting married last Sat. here in BA that is why I didn’t get to attend Phil’s service. I love you all!!
Phyllis was more than a cousin to me she was my freind. I love her so very much and will miss everything about her. She had the most amazing strength, and that personality, WOW!! I always looked up to her as a kid, and wanted to be just like her. I know she has all the angels in stitches.
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will always think of Phyllis with affection for the love and care she (and her family) gave to our brother Mike.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers! So sorry to hear about your loss!
For those who don’t recognize my name…I am Craig Morgan’s ex-sister in law~
Phyllis was a quick witted, funny, sweet and generous lady. We are fortunate to have had the pleasure of her friendship.
She is greatly missed.
Dear Vickie, Bud, and Craig,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear sister. I am just learning about your loss. Bud, you’ve recently attended the services for my beloved family members, sister Deby Asher Shiew and Father Dale Asher. I wish we had had more time to visit so I could have learned what had happened. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am grateful to you for your presence. It meant a great deal to our family.
God bless you.
Carmen and Sandy Asher Ferrino
Houston, TX
Phyllis was one of the greatest people I have ever known. She always treated me like a sister and called me little sis. I always was blessed when I was down with her humor. There was never a dull moment when she was in the room. She had a heart of gold and heaven has gotten another beautiful angel. I will miss her always.
Phyllis was a wonderful woman and we all will miss her terribly. My prayers go out to her family and close friends.
Our PRECIOUS PHYLLIS! There is so much to say about our friend and angel.She touched our hearts in so many ways.I had the pleasure of working with her as a bartender at
Smoker’s.I’ve known her about 8-10 years and she will be truly missed by Ray and I.Even when she was so sick in the center,she didn’t complain about herself;she was thinking about everyone else.She kept telling how proud she was of me and Ray for buying our house and that "Ray" finally came to his senses and married me. We were so blessed that she was able to be at the wedding last Oct.and celebrate with us.I stayed with her every weekday when she was at the center and I was truly blessed that I could be there for and with her then and at the end of her wonderful life. We will miss her terribly, but she and MIke and my dad are up there partying..Our prayers are with all her family and friends.
Our thoughts & prayers are truly with this family.
I found out about your passing at the go-kart races this last Saturday and my heart hurts. Even though I haven’t seen you in several years, I still thought of you often. Strange thing, you had been on my mind several days in the last month. Now I wish I would have listened to my gut and looked you up. You will always have a special place in my heart. You are one of the funniest women I will ever meet. I will never forget the fun times we had, especially the auction on P street. LOL! Phil, your words to me that week will always be with me! Thank you for being you. I look forward to seeing you on the other side….
Jeremy and I remember Phyllis as one of the most loving, caring people we ever had the pleasure to call a true friend. She seemed more like family than anything else. She always put everyone ahead of herself. She was an angel and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. We love you Phyllis….always