(Attended West Unity High School)
Phyllis Axford, 92 years of West Unity, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold. Phyllis was born March 4, 1932, in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Willetha (Finch) Hartman.
She attended West Unity High School. She married Robert Axford on October 1, 1949, in Angola, Indiana, and he preceded her in death on November 29, 2008.
Phyllis worked at Allied Moulded for a period of time. She then stayed at home, caring for her family and their daily needs. Phyllis enjoyed her puppies, taking drives with her husband, Robert, and spending winters in Winter Haven, Florida.
Surviving are her two children, Alesia (Rick) Short of West Unity, and Robert (Debbie) Axford of (West Unity; five grandchildren, Chad (Jeanette) Axford, Matt (Jessica) Axford, Kelli (Dave) Dempsey, Shane (Sara) Short and Adam,(Brandi) Short; five great-grandchildren, Devin Dempsey, Brennan Dempsey, Elisabeth Axford, Brady Axford and Aiden Short. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert and one brother, Marvin Hartman.
There will be no visitation and private graveside services will be held in Floral Grove Cemetery, West Unity, with Pastor Kevin Doseck officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, West Unity.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and Related Disorders Association or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family, or the online guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com