Phyllis Jean Bartley

Phyllis Jean Bartley, 88, of Monroe, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on March 16, 1934.

Phyllis had worked as the Children's Librarian for Middletown Public Library for many years, retiring in 1995. She was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed playing golf with family and friends. She also enjoyed making crafts and sold them at the Mouse House.

Phyllis is survived by her brother, Ed (Denice) Belcher, daughter-in-law, Lucille Bartley; one granddaughter; two great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; two step-grandchildren; and many nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, James T. Bartley; son, Dennis Bartley; father and step-mother, Thurman & Margaret Elswick; mother and step-father, Ruth & Pete Belcher; and brother, James Andy (Carolyn) Elswick.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd (at Bonita Dr.), Middletown, with Chaplain Jennell Rue officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Woodside Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, P.O. Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306.