Phyliss Ann Bain

Funeral services for Phyliss Ann Bain, 78, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at University Church of Christ, 2045 E 70^th St., Shreveport, Louisiana at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation held from 10:00 a.m. until service time. A visitation will be held Friday, September 17, 2021 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Associate Minister Stuart Freeman.

Phyliss was born January 2, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Judge Roy and Neva Bennett and passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Phyliss' family migrated from Oklahoma to Andrews, Texas in the late 1940's. Phyliss was involved in twirling for the band, played the clarinet, archery, golf and was very involved with Andrews Church of Christ. Phyliss met Bill Sr. at church one Sunday evening. Bill was wearing a gold suit and Phyliss was smitten. They were married in 1960 and started their family in 1961 with Billy Jr. Deborah and Bradley would soon follow. They lived in various locations throughout Texas, traveling with the oilfield.

While living in Palestine, Texas she was employed as an Administrator Assistant for the Superintendent of Palestine ISD. In the early 90's, Bill & Phyliss settled in Shreveport, Louisiana where they attended University Church of Christ. Both were actively involved with their church homes throughout the years. Phyliss loved her church family and was involved with various activities and groups within the church. She especially enjoyed being involved with the Widows' Group and being "the chauffer". Phyliss' greatest joy in the world was being a wife, mother and Memaw. Memaw was such a fun and thoughtful person. She was always the biggest cheerleader for her family.

Phyliss was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Roy D. Bennett; loving husband, Bill Bain Sr. and son, Bradley Bain. Those left to cherish her memory are son, Billy Bain, Jr. and wife, Kim; daughter, Deborah Odom and husband, Carl; sister, Ellen Hoffman and husband, Don; grandchildren, Melissa Harmon and husband, David, Dustin McBride; Amanda Pacheco and husband, Richie, Mariah McBride, Cole Odom and numerous loving family members and friends.

Honoring Phyliss as pallbearers will be Dustin McBride, Cole Odom, David Harmon, Jon Bain, Jacob McRae, Audie Meredith and Steve Richards. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Russell Bain.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to University of Christ Widow's Ministry, 2045 E 70^th St., Shreveport, Louisiana 71105.