Phyllis Ann Walters, 81, of Ellisville, Mississippi, died Wednesday April 8, 2020 at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi. She was born Tuesday, January 10, 1939 in Oklahoma.

A Private Graveside service will be held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellisville, MS with burial to follow in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Bro. Glenn McElhenny will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 477-3797.

Phyllis was married to Joe E. Walters Sr. for 63 years up until his passing in 2019. They made Jones County their home and raised their children here. Ms. Phillis and Papa Joe as they were known, had lots of people who loved them for their giving hearts, always willing to help others in times of need. She loved her family, friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Joe E. Walters Sr.; mother, Dorthy Brokaw.

Survivors include her children, Judy Lynn Walters, Joe Walters Jr. (Bonnie), and Jimmy Dale Walters; grandchildren, Joe Edward Walters III (Sheryl), Joshua Raymond Thomas Walters (Melinda), Christopher Walters (Cherie), Kristin Walters, Angelina Walters, Julianne Stansfield, Jessica Stansfield, Jodie Burnett, and Jeanine Wear; 7-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Joey Walters, Joshua Walters, Joe Walters III, Joe Walters Jr., Christopher Walters, James Walters, and Zack Walters.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com