Phyllis Jean Smith
January 14, 1931 ~ January 23, 2021
Phyllis J. McKee (Smith) 90, of Aurora, Colorado left her earthly home to join her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2021 with her family by her side.
Phyllis was born on January 14, 1931 to George & Blanche McKee in Bird City, Kansas. After the family moved to Aurora, Colorado Phyllis met her high school sweetheart – Dale Smith. He would walk her to school holding hands and he would make sure he carried her books every day starting at the age of 12 years old, and 78 years later they were still together.
Phyllis worked for Domino’s Pizza as an Administrative Assistant for 25 years. During her employment she loved to compete in the Dominos Performance Olympics. She won several Gold Medals and there is even a bust of her in the main office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. One time she decided to compete against the “dough makers,” and everyone said she didn’t stand a chance but that just made her try harder and she came out with another Gold Medal. At a Couples Competition she talked Dale into competing with her, and again they won the Gold – there wasn’t anyone that came close to beating them. Christmastime she brought home fresh pizza fixings from work so the children could make their own pizzas. Her eyes just sparkled watching everyone having such a good time.
Phyllis loved sports almost as much as Dale, making them a match made in heaven. Together they went to all of the Bronco games through the years, but when the grandkids got old enough to go she would stay home and give her ticket to them. She would stay home and make sure a hot dinner was ready when they walked in the door; that was just like Phyllis always doing something for her family and friends, which she so loved doing. Throughout Phyllis’ life she was known for her contagious and caring personality that shined on everyone fortunate to cross her path. She had 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren which she loved spending time with, from going to school programs to helping with special projects, nothing made her happier.
Surviving Phyllis is her husband Dale, daughter Carla (Larry) Kier, daughter-in-law Deanna Smith and step-sister Shirley Seggerman. She is preceded in death by a daughter Lisa Smith, her parents George & Blanche McKee, sisters: Delores, Firma and Donna, and brother Delbert.
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The Larry Smith family will miss you so much. You were the kindest, sweetest, most loving person. Always with a smile.Speaking for me as well as the rest we loved spending time with you. Had fun times. Lots of family waiting for you in heaven. Until we meet again. Linda and the rest of our family.
Awe, beautiful, beautiful, friend, and wonderful neighbor phyllis. We are so sad to hear of your passing, but we know you were tired, and were ready to go home to Glory, to sit by the side of Jesus, and praise him forevermore.
We will miss your beautiful friendship, smile, love, and the joy that you passed along to our family for so many year's.
We will watch over Dale for you, and make sure he takes care of himself ok!?
Our sincerest sympathies to the family. May God surround you all at this most difficult time, and may he shine his face upon you all, and give you his peace and comfort. Please let us know if you need anything. Anything at all! We love you all, and are so very sorry for your loss.
Phyllis, we love you, and we will miss you so very much. Rest easy our sweet friend…until we all meet up in Glory someday!
With much love, The Wright family.
Dave, Stephanie, Corey, Brittany, and Raelynn.
A Golden Heart indeed has stopped beating, beautiful doesn't even begin to describe Phylis Smith !! When I was a child she was the coolest mom, everybody's mom, and a wonderful grandmother when David and I had kids of our own ! Phillis was one in a million and will be missed greatly ! Love and prayers for my Smith family at this difficult time, it will be tough, but I know our God will pull us all through !! Rest Easy Phyd, until we meet again ♥️