Phyllis J. Rowan, 94, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:00 A.M., Friday, July 8, 2022 at her residence.
Phyllis had been a homemaker and had worked at Blue Bell Packing for several years. She was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Du Quoin. She had been secretary of the Harley Davidson Dressers Club. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing the piano and organ, reading, working in the yard, taking care of her flowers, and calling and talking to friends. She and her husband, Gary, traveled all over the United States and Canada by motorcycle for fifteen years, photographing every trip. They would sometimes travel with friends and other couples.
She was born September 25, 1927 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Myrtle Pauline (Moore) Taylor.
She married Robert L. Struck, Sr. She then married Gary Dale Rowan on March 7, 1970 in Du Quoin, IL and he preceded her in death on January 20, 2014.
She is survived by four grandchildren - Tiphany Cole and husband Robert of Du Quoin, Tim Struck and special friend Stacey of Murrells Inlet, SC, Rick Struck and wife Rhonda of Georgetown, SC, and Devin Leggans of Du Quoin, three great grandchildren - Ian Leggans, Nick Struck and Aiden Struck, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one daughter - Polly Leggans, one son - Robert Struck, Jr., two brothers - Arthur Taylor and Bruce Taylor, Sr., and one sister - Pamela Happold.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Robert Morwell officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.