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Phyllis Jean Kirkpatrick Lohorn

June 9, 1933 – Jan. 17, 2023

Phyllis Jean Kirkpatrick Lohorn, age 89, formerly of Wingate, passed away at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in Creasy Springs, Lafayette.

She was born in Lafayette, June 9, 1933 daughter of the late Milton Hiatt and Lena Pearl Jeffries Kirkpatrick.

She married James Luther Lohorn July 18, 1953 and he preceded her in death Aug. 11, 2011.

She was the last remaining member of her graduating class from Wingate High School. Following her marriage to Jim, she was a stay at home mom and homemaker. She had lived in Wingate until moving to Creasy Springs four years ago. Her positive and happy demeanor made her a favorite of the staff.

She was a former member of: Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ, Wingate American Legion Auxiliary and the Coal Creek Election Board. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, cooking and most of all caring for her family. There was always room for one more at their table.

Survivors include her son, Scott (Reva) Lohorn of Lafayette and Lena Custer of Wingate; daughter-in-law Peggy Quint Lohorn of Crawfordsville; grandchildren, Beau (Kelly) Priebe, Ashley (David) Kight, Kelley (Beth) Simpkins, Kerry Lohorn, Brittany (Nathaniel) Weaver, Brody (companion Brittany) Lohorn and Cody Custer; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jim; and son, Mike.

Visitation hours are scheduled 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, with funeral services following at 1 p.m., with Pastor Alan Goff officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Wingate. Memorial contributions are preferred to Greenlawn Cemetery. Visit us online at www.familyandfriendfh.com to sign the guest book or share a condolence.