CHRISTOPHER – Phyllis Marie Grubbs, 95, of Christopher, passed away on Thursday January 4, 2024, at her home.

She was born on July 22, 1928, in Christopher to Harley and Marie (Watson) Kirkpatrick. She married Delbert Grubbs on July 18, 1947, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children Susan Williams of Christopher, Jane Grubbs of Marion and Patrick Grubbs of Christopher; grandchildren Jennifer McGuire, Jonathon Wink, Ben Grubbs, Tarah Battaglia and Sarah Zeller; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Mike Grubbs, three sisters Virginia Waller, Hester Salo and Ruby Kirkpatrick and two brothers Norman Kirkpatrick and Richard Kirkpatrick.

Phyllis was of the Methodist faith.

Graveside services will be on Sunday January 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Mulkeytown Cemetery in Mulkeytown with Rev. Jim Sloan officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Illinois Masonic Charities and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.