Phylis Paxton-Williams

Phylis L. Paxton-Williams, 78, of Benton, Arkansas passed away October 18, 2020.  She was born November 5, 1941 in Delaplaine, Arkansas to the late Willis Wilburn and Sylvia (Boyd) Rae.

Phylis is best described as a selfless person.  She was a people person who always looked for ways to help others.  Phylis was involved in helping with Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Red Cross, volunteering at her church- Mount Harmony Baptist Church, as well as many other organizations.  Phylis always put others first and never said a bad word about anyone.  In her spare time, Phylis enjoyed fishing, reading, and gardening.

Preceding Phylis in death are her husband, Stanley H. Paxton; daughter, Rebecka Paxton; parents, Willis Wilburn and Sylvia (Boyd) Rae; and brother, Charles Dean Rae.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Willis Paxton and his wife Cathy of Benton, Arkansas; granddaughter, Audrey Reed and her husband Kevin of Benton, Arkansas; sister, Patsy Burke and her husband Thomas of DeAnn, Arkansas; and many other family members and friends who love Phylis and will miss her always.

Graveside service, officiated by Bro.  Kevin Sterling, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 31, at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, 1010 Military Road, Benton, Arkansas.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.