Phyllis Delores Ballheimer, 80, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:38 A.M., Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was owner and operator of RJ's Carpet store.  Phyllis also worked at Walmart for many years.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and the V.F.W. and American Legion ladies auxiliary.  She was a trustee for the Village of St. Johns for eight years.
Phyllis was born October 24, 1944 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of Raymond and Goldie (Throop) Underhill.
She married Ronald Ballheimer and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, three sons - Jim Hurt and wife Lisa of Du Quoin, Tim Hurt and wife Reenie of Du Quoin, and Don Austill and wife Penny of Elkville, one daughter - Tina Neff of Du Quoin, two step children - Maryann McPartlin of Chicago, IL and Ronald Ballheimer, Jr. of Christopher, six grandchildren - Jesse Smith of Du Quoin, Derek Hurt and wife Rebekah of South Carolina, Michael Hurt and wife Tayler of Du Quoin, Elizabeth Neff of Du Quoin, Devin Austill and wife Reeda of Texas, and Michael A. McPartlin and wife Megan of Chicago, and twenty great grandchildren.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, three grandchildren - Ashlee Austill, Crystal Tidey, and Daysha, one brother - Ronald, and four sisters - Ruth, Shirley, Faye, and Carolyn.
Per her request cremation rites were accorded and there will be no public services.
Friends may make memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.