Phyllis Gertrude Kelley Hennessey, BHS 19401923 ~ 2011
Phyllis Gertrude Kelly Hennessey, our mom, grandma, and best friend, left this Earth to join her Hughie, on Monday, May 9, 2011. Indeed, Phyllis' body could no longer keep up with her lively and fiery spirit. She drew people to her with her grace and humor, and will leave many people missing her light.
Phyllis was born February 15, 1923, to Jack Elmer Kelly and Nellie Sell, in Yakima, Washington. Her brothers and sister were Jack, Lee, and Marion, all now deceased. The family made their way to Southern California, eventually settling in Burbank. Phyllis attended Burbank schools and graduated from Burbank High School in 1940.
She married Hugh Patrick Hennessey, as the war was ending, on March 25, 1945, and they made their home in Glendale. Hugh and Phyllis had four children, all surviving: Michael Patrick Hennessey (Susan), Gail Stacy Hennessey, David Hugh Hennessey (Diane), and Karen Lee Hennessey.
Phyllis was an artist in every way, and her home was both her canvas and her gallery. She raised her four children and two grandchildren at Norton, and they were fortunate to be her students of life.
Phyllis worked at Lockheed, started a successful medical transcribing business, and later was an Executive Secretary for the Imagineering division of Walt Disney Enterprises.
The magic of Phyllis was drawn to the magic of Disney. She moved to Provo, Utah in May, 2009. The family offers their deepest thanks to the caregivers and staff at Cove Point and Beehive Homes, and the caring professionals at 1st Choice Home Health and Hospice. You are all angels among us.
She now joins Hugh who has been waiting for her since Sept. 7, 1997. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sister, and nearly all of her many friends from Los Angeles. Phyllis currently has 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service has been scheduled for Friday, May 13, at 2pm at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center St., Provo, Utah. Condolences to the family may be emailed to info@bergmortuary.com.
Dailey Herald, Utah, Thursday, May 12, 2011
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