Phyllis M. Friedman, 85, of Clarksville, TN, died on Friday, August 31, 2012 at her residence. She was born on September 27, 1926 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Edwin and Ester Menking. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph B. Friedman and brother, Earl Menking.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Dr. John D. Laida officiating. Burial will be in Ft. Wayne, IN at a later date. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 3, 2012 from 1-4 p.m. and Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Phyllis was a retired business owner having owned and operated several businesses including the Midway Shopping Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener and member of several bridge clubs. She loved people and was a devoted member of Lib Laida's Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her son, Jeff Friedman and his wife, Anise of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Selma Paul and her husband, Steve of Atlanta, GA; brother, Howard Menking of West Virginia; and five grandchildren, Zach Kissell, Lani Acuff, Jay Friedman, Ellie Friedman, and Annabelle Friedman.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.