Phyllis Athena Lawless, age 88, Formerly of Russell County

February 18, 2025 Sean Hammond Obituaries

Phyllis Athena Lawless age 88, of Louisville Ky passed away Friday February 14th, 2025, at the University of Louisville hospital.

She was preceded in death by Mother, Eula Phelps Wisdom; Father, Edwin ‘Doc’ Wisdom; Husband, Kenneth Clyde Lawless; Son, Kenneth Allen Lawless; grandson Jamie Spencer.

Survivors Include daughters: Debra Lawless and Joann Bowe

Son: Eddie Froskey

Grandchildren: Wayne Murrell Lawless; Kim Jump; Crystal Murrell Lawless and spouse Phillip Muthler Jr; Kevin and Shelly Murrell Lawless; and Allen Lawless and 16 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 4 PM Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Visitation will be 12 NOON Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Interment will be in Crocket Cemetery, Jamestown, KY.

Officiating:
Bro. Carter Stewart

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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