Phyllis Jane (Ingram) Kirkpatrick

Phyllis Jane (Ingram) Kirkpatrick, 91, of Kokomo, passed away 11:00 pm Thursday May 1, 2025, at Copper Trace in Westfield, IN. She was born on September 9, 1933, in Cass County, IN, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Fidler) Ingram. On September 28, 1957, she married Tommy Lee Kirkpatrick, and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2000.

Phyllis was a 1953 graduate of Logansport High School. She served at Delco Electronics for 30 years as an inspector until her retirement. Phyllis was a strong, independent, and spunky woman. She was simple yet had a dry sense of humor. Her greatest joy was time spent relaxing with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Indiana University basketball fan. She loved to explore thrift and antique shops. Phyllis was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (Christopher) Thaman, Westfield, IN, Susan (Wayne) Ives, Kokomo, IN; grandchildren, Cathleen Thaman, Jessica (Nathan) Gafkjen, Ryan (Abby Gough) Perry, Patrick (Allyson) Perry, Jaci (Matt) Arney, Noel (Amanda) Ives; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruth Ingram; husband, Tommy Kirkpatrick; siblings, Leroy Ingram, Eugene Ingram, Kenneth Ingram, Lorine Miller; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Creatore and Marie Kirkpatrick; and two grandsons, Alexander Thaman, Benjamin Thaman.

Phyllis’ family would like to extend a special thank you to Luminary Hospice, especially Jenni and Jessica, and the entire staff at Copper Trace in Westfield, especially Dejah Grady, Bonnie Weiseman, Alyssa Warden, and Amanda Simms.

Private family graveside service will take place at Albright Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Phyllis’ memory to St. Patrick Catholic Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

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