Phyllis Elaine Hunt Whitcomb, 83, of Virginia, IL, died Sunday, April 30, 2023, at home.

She was born Oct. 27, 1939, growing up in Louisa County, IA, the daughter of Stephen William and Virginia (Heater) Hunt. She married the Rev. Wilbur W. Whitcomb, Jr. in 1955, and he preceded her in death on July 19, 1995. She later married Robert W. Whitcomb on June 17, 2000, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 12, 2003.

She is survived by four daughters and two sons, Athena (Chuck) Brissey of Virginia, Tammy Brunk (Randy Gress) of Virginia, William W. Whitcomb of Mountain View, MO, Robert W. (Laurie) Whitcomb, Jr. of Gladstone, MO, Kaythern Heller of Holden, MO, and LeRue Kensinger of Kansas City, MO; twenty grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren; one brother, Ronald (Peg) Hunt of Burlington, IA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Terrie and Carolyn; her great grandson, Dawson; three sisters, Judy, Gayle, and Dixie Lee; one brother, Gary; and her beloved dog, Emma.

Phyllis was a member of Life Family Church in rural Virginia for many years. She had been a resident of Knollwood Retirement Community in Jacksonville for several years and cherished her friendships there. She enjoyed gardening and traveling and was a lover of animal prints. She especially loved spending time with her family and social gatherings, particularly wiener roasts, and playing Hand and Foot card games with her friends.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, May 5, 2023, at Life Family Church, 16607 IL-125, Virginia, IL 62691, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 10 – 11:00 am prior to the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to Ronald McDonald House or Animal Protective League of Springfield. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.