Phyllis Ann Bollinger

Phyllis Ann Bollinger, daughter of the late Vester Carroll McMunn and Lura Boyd McMunn, was born on September 4, 1938 in Malden, Missouri, and departed this life on September 7, 2024 at Memory Lane Nursing Home in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 86 years. 

Phyllis was a homemaker and cared for many children and elderly family members over the years. One of her greatest joys in life was watching her grandchildren play sports, especially basketball and football. She never missed a game and was always the loudest cheerleader in the stands. 

She had a special love for animals, particularly cats and dogs, which brought her great joy and companionship. She found comfort in their presence and cherished the bond they shared. Often times, her family joked that she cared for her pets more than her family! 

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Bollinger; by her brothers, Larry McMunn and Vester Carroll "Mack" McMunn; by one sister, LaDenna McMunn Wells; by her daughter-in-law, Michelle Bollinger and by her brother-in-law's, Chuck Wells and Bill Bennett. 

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Patterson and husband Ronnie of Bentonville, Arkansas; by her son, Jim Bollinger and wife Leslie of Dexter, Missouri; by one brother, David "Bubby" McMunn and wife Kristie of Malden, Missouri; by two sisters, Judy Blackwood and husband Don of Halls, Tennessee and LaDonna Bennett of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, Sarah Dokken, Eric Rinehart, Paige Eggimann, Braden Bollinger, Alexa Noles, Elise Noles, Kassidey Mitchell, Hannah Bollinger; and by eight great-grandchildren, Quinn Dokken, Max Dokken, Tinsley Rinehart, Dru Rinehart, Walt Rinehart, Kaisyn Eggimann, Duke Mitchell, Boden Mitchell; and by her sister-in-law's, Sue McMunn and Carolyn McMunn.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, with a place and time to be announced. 

Memorials may be made to Memory Lane Nursing Home, 415 South Catalpa Lane, Dexter, Missouri 63841 or Dexter Animal Shelter, 601 East Grant Street, Dexter, Missouri 63841. 

Obituary Written By Family