BENTON – Phyllis J. McMahon, 85, of Benton passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

She was born on May 27, 1939, the daughter of Robert Lavern & Ruth Jane (Knight) Beatty.

Phyllis was first married to Patrick McMahon.

Phyllis was a Nurse’s Aide and caregiver for many years. She attended Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren and going to their activities.

Phyllis is survived by her:

3 Children: Pam Dorris of Benton, Jim McMahon & wife Karen of Flora, Phil McMahon & wife Debbie of Benton

Grandchildren: Sam & Ellie, Chelsey & Phil, Brittany, Sasha, Stormi, Remington, Colleen & Emma, Jordan & wife Alison, Caitlin & husband Chas, Ian, Brooklyn

Great-grandchildren: Jaxson, Drew, Kiara, Oakley, Maddux & Harper

1 Sister: Sue Risley of Sesser

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Paula J. Sherley; son-in-law, Michael Dorris; 1st husband, Patrick McMahon; by her companion of 24-plus years, Roy Shaw; sister, Mary Lou Atwood; and brother-in-law, Noble (Cotton) Risley Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with Pastor Greg Whaley officiating.

Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.