BOYLSTON- Phyllis J. (Anderson) Ivory, 79, of Highland Street, died Tues., Dec. 25, at home.
Her husband of 58 years, William Ivory, Jr. died in 2006. She leaves, four sons; William Ivory and his wife Sharon of Poolesville, MD, Jeffrey Ivory and his wife Helen of Boylston, Bryan Ivory of Boylston, Dennis Ivory and his wife Ellen of Worcester, three daughters; Debra E. Army and her husband Lawrence of Worcester, Sandra P. Seith of Worcester, Pamela Klein and her husband Donald of Leicester, nine grandchildren; Timothy, David, William, Christine and Mary Catherine Ivory, Kathleen and Christopher Seith, Andrew and Elizabeth Klein, a great granddaughter, Morgan Rose Ivory, several nephews and nieces; her dear friend, Peg Shaughnessy of Boylston and her beloved dog, Molly. She was born in Worcester, daughter of George W. and Elizabeth M. (Foley) Anderson and graduated from Commerce High School.
Phyllis worked for many years for Hallmark Cards. She enjoyed summering in Wells, Maine and was a member of St. Mary of the Hills Church.
The funeral will be held on Friday, Dec. 28 with a Mass at Noon in St. Mary of the Hills Church, 630 Cross St. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VNA Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, 01608 or to ALS, Assoc. MA Chapter, c/o the Curt & Shonda Schilling ALSA Clinic, 75 McNeil Way, Suite 310, Dedham, 02026. FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 West Boylston St. West Boylston is handling arrangements. For directions and online condolence book please visit www.faybrothers.com