Obituary for Phyllis Harris Parmer
Phyllis Harris Parmer, a cherished resident of Altus, Oklahoma, and a former resident of Mangum, Oklahoma, passed away on August 11, 2024, at the age of ninety-six. On August 6, 1928, in Seminole, Oklahoma, Harold N. "Cowboy" Harris and Estelle Harris rejoiced at the birth of their daughter. She was raised and educated in Seminole, Oklahoma, and graduated from Seminole High School. Phyllis earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and a master's degree in education from Eastern New Mexico State University. She married John Franklin Parmer, Jr. on June 1, 1948, a love story that began at Oklahoma Baptist University.
Phyllis and Frank lived in Portales, New Mexico, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Mangum, Oklahoma, before settling in Altus. They owned and operated the Dr Pepper bottling plant in Mangum until 1978, when they received the prestigious Golden Perky Award in 1966 for the highest volume of Dr Pepper bottles sold per capita globally.
A lifelong Baptist, Phyllis's faith was a cornerstone of her life, second only to her devotion to family. She was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Seminole, attended the First Baptist Church in Mangum, and joined the First Baptist Church of Altus in 1978. For her leisure, Phyllis enjoyed attending Sunday School, needlepoint, crossword puzzles, studying her Bible, singing, piano playing, dominoes, and travel. No matter how busy she was, she always made time for others, no matter how hectic her schedule got And she truly cared and loved everyone.
Phyllis's legacy is one of unwavering faith, dedication to family, and a commitment to community service. She lived her life with her eyes and soul on Jesus. On August 11, 2024, we know Phyllis heard "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold N. "Cowboy" Harris; mother, Estelle Harris; brothers, Jack Harris, Don Harris; sister, Billie Smith, husband, Frank Parmer.
Left to carry on Phyllis' legacy are her daughters, Elizabeth Parmer- Smith and husband Clint Smith of Sanger, Texas, Katherine Parmer Shaull and husband Keith Shaull of Anadarko, Oklahoma, two grandchildren, Evan Shaull of Anadarko, Oklahoma, Beth Shaull Franklin and husband Bryan Franklin of Lexington, South Carolina, three great-grandchildren, Collin Franklin, Lucas Franklin and Molly Franklin, numerous nieces, nephews, church family, and friends.
The Parmer family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Lowell - Tims Funeral Home, Altus, Oklahoma.
A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at Lowell - Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doug Altom officiating.
Cremation arrangements and Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lowell - Tims Funeral Home and Crematory, Altus, Oklahoma.
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Phyllis and Frank lived in Portales, New Mexico, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Mangum, Oklahoma, before settling in Altus. They owned and operated the Dr Pepper bottling plant in Mangum until 1978, when they received the prestigious Golden Perky Award in 1966 for the highest volume of Dr Pepper bottles sold per capita globally.
A lifelong Baptist, Phyllis's faith was a cornerstone of her life, second only to her devotion to family. She was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Seminole, attended the First Baptist Church in Mangum, and joined the First Baptist Church of Altus in 1978. For her leisure, Phyllis enjoyed attending Sunday School, needlepoint, crossword puzzles, studying her Bible, singing, piano playing, dominoes, and travel. No matter how busy she was, she always made time for others, no matter how hectic her schedule got And she truly cared and loved everyone.
Phyllis's legacy is one of unwavering faith, dedication to family, and a commitment to community service. She lived her life with her eyes and soul on Jesus. On August 11, 2024, we know Phyllis heard "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold N. "Cowboy" Harris; mother, Estelle Harris; brothers, Jack Harris, Don Harris; sister, Billie Smith, husband, Frank Parmer.
Left to carry on Phyllis' legacy are her daughters, Elizabeth Parmer- Smith and husband Clint Smith of Sanger, Texas, Katherine Parmer Shaull and husband Keith Shaull of Anadarko, Oklahoma, two grandchildren, Evan Shaull of Anadarko, Oklahoma, Beth Shaull Franklin and husband Bryan Franklin of Lexington, South Carolina, three great-grandchildren, Collin Franklin, Lucas Franklin and Molly Franklin, numerous nieces, nephews, church family, and friends.
The Parmer family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Lowell - Tims Funeral Home, Altus, Oklahoma.
A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2024 at Lowell - Tims Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doug Altom officiating.
Cremation arrangements and Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lowell - Tims Funeral Home and Crematory, Altus, Oklahoma.
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23
Aug
10:00 AM
Lowell-Tims Chapel
1100 East Tamarack Road
Altus, OK 73521
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