Phyllis J. Rivera – Winchester, KY

Mrs. Phyllis Jeanette Rivera, age 80, of Winchester, KY and formerly of Franklin County, IL; passed away at 12:19 p.m. EST, Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Clark Regional Medical Center of Winchester, KY.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Leffler Funeral Home, with Rev. Phillip Kennedy officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Phyllis was born on January 18, 1939 in Franklin County, IL, the daughter of Bernard Amend and Norma (Burnett) Amend.

Mrs. Rivera was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Phyllis enjoyed reading needle point, crocheting, working crossword puzzles, listening to country music, taking long walks in Benton with her mother, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Mrs. Rivera is survived by her children: Norma Borne of Willows, CA, Cynthia Olique of Winchester, KY, Warren Olique of Winchester, KY, Vincent Olique and wife Doris of Winchester, KY; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters Judy Cook and Janet Cook; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Ralph Lee Rivera; a brother Roger Trusty and two grandchildren.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Phyllis, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

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