Phyllis J. DeLong, 78, Ligonier, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015, at Avalon Village in Ligonier.

She was born on January 2, 1937, in Kanawha County, W. Va., to Fred and Tressah (Greene) DeLong. Phyllis served her country honorably in the United States Army from 1967-1979. She moved to the Ligonier area in the late 80’s coming from South Carolina. She was a member of the American Legion Post 243 in Ligonier where she served as Adjutant for 18 years. She worked for the Ligonier Public Library for 15 years and attended the Richville United Methodist Church.

Phyllis was an avid reader, enjoyed walking, and loved telling a good joke. She enjoyed music, particularly 50’s and 60’s rock ‘n’ roll.

She is survived by four nieces: Pat (Bill) Sprague, Ligonier, Beverly (Bill) Wilson, West Virginia, Belinda (Vulcan) Killius, South Carolina, Mary Susan (Michael) Armstrong-Smith, Indianapolis, and Patty Armstrong, Ligonier; several great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and a brother.

A time of visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at Yeager Funeral Home, Pastor Mary Armstrong-Smith officiating. Burial will be in Oak Park Cemetery in Ligoonier.

Memorial contributions are to the Richville United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com