Phyllis Darline Allison, age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday evening, November 17, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora.

      She was born October 7, 1944, in Iola, the daughter of James Howard and Wilma Darline (Horner) Byers.  She was united in marriage to James Neil Allison on April 24, 1965, in Louisville, and together they shared 58 wedding anniversaries until his passing on March 17, 2024.

      Phyllis shared her gift of caring as a CNA at Flora Gardens Care Center for several years.  She always kept an immaculate home and beautifully tended garden and flower beds.  Some of her happiest moments were spent with her family whether they were gathered for a special occasion or simply stopping by for a visit.  Phyllis will be lovingly remembered for her kindness and special way of always putting others first.

      She is survived by her son: Tony Neil Allison of Flora; 2 daughters-in-law: Shelly (Scott) Billington of Rinard and Candy Cunningham of Flora; 6 grandchildren: Jodi Cox of Flora, Brandon Allison of Flora, Tara Stanford of Flora, Cody Allison of Sumner, Jeremiah (Katy) Allison of Iuka, and Zach Allison of Xenia; great-grandchildren: Ian, Lillian, Carter, Emma, Kyrah, Kenedee, Bradon, Savannah, Cailyn, Braxton, Camden, and Cade; brothers: Delaine Byers of Taylorville, Cleon (Dollie) Byers of Lovington, and Bob (Brenda) Byers of Mason; sisters-in-law: Nancy Byers of Louisville, Sandy Byers of Flora, Dee Strange of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Regina Bricker of Xenia and Connie (Gary) Hilderbrand of Olney; and several nieces and nephews.

      She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband; a son: Wayne Allison; great-grandson: Clayton Stanford; 2 brothers: Sam Byers and Randy Byers; and 2 brothers-in-law: LaVerne Strange and Robert Bricker.

      A funeral ceremony will be held at 12 noon on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Brenda Byers officiating.  Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia.  A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 12 noon on Friday at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com