- Date Of Birth: July 1, 1927
- Date Of Death: April 13, 2020
- State: Indiana
Phyllis H. (Mitchell) Searls, 92, of Kokomo, formerly of Fortville passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, surrounded by her family.
She was born July 1, 1927, in Pembine, WI to Carl and Bessie (Stroud) Hancher. Phyllis retired from the former Western Electric Plant in Indianapolis after 27 years of service. She was a member of The Bridge Church, IBEW and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Phyllis enjoyed gardening and being outside.
Phyllis is survived by sons: Gary Gearhart of Willow Branch, Randy (Janette) Mitchell of Kokomo and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husbands Orval Mitchell and Noel Searls, Sr., son Stephen Gearhart, siblings Laverne Castor, Valerie “Connie” Little, Carl “Bud” Hancher, Jr., Barbara Ford and Kenny Hancher.
