Phyllis (Mingus) Harris

Phyllis (Mingus) Harris, 87, of Manteno, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Heritage Woods Assisted Living in Manteno. Phyllis was born on March 5, 1937, in Indianapolis, IN., the daughter of James and Judy (Cundiff) Mingus. She married William L. Harris, Sr. on September 3, 1958, in Indianapolis, IN. For many years, Phyllis worked at Olivet Nazarene University as the Assistant Registrar. She was a member of the Manteno Church of Nazarene where she frequently helped in the nursery and at Bible school. Phyllis also enjoyed needle work, puzzles, gardening, canning, and volunteering as camp counselor for the Aroma Park Nazarene Campgrounds. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, William L. Harris, Sr.; 2 daughters, Lisa Harris, Cheryl (Phil) Harris-Sumida; brothers, (twin) Phillip Mingus; Robert (Jeanette) Mingus; 2 grandchildren, Jackie Sumida and Evan Sumida. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, William Harris Jr.; sister, Maude Ernestine (Mingus) (James) Woodall; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy (Ollie) Mingus, Carole Mingus, James (Beverly) Mingus. A memorial service will be held at Manteno Church of the Nazarene, in Manteno on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 10:30 AM, officiated by Jack McCormick. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.