Phyliss Ann Sewell

Phyliss Ann Sewell passed away Saturday, August 3rd in Amarillo. She was 82. Phyliss was born July 11, 1937 to Dijon Eppler in New Orleans, LA. Phyliss devoted her life to teaching, and her thirty-five year career including high schools from San Antonio to Amarillo as well as teaching at Amarillo College. Phyliss met Donnie Sewell, and the two married in 1963. They celebrated 53 years of loving, devoted marriage shortly before Donnie passed away in 2016. In addition to being a devoted wife and teacher, Phyliss was the epitome of the devoted mother. Phyliss was a member of Canyon Hills church of Christ, and her faith was always evident in her life. Phyliss also took a special joy in God's creation, especially animals.

Phyliss was preceded in death by her husband Donnie. She is survived by her son Monte Sewell and wife Brye, her daughter Dinita Heitz and husband Lance; grandchildren Slader, Max, Sydney, and Cheyenne; and great grandchildren Dakota, Aubrey, Sophia, and Lucas.

Phyliss' funeral will be Wednesday, August 7, 10:00 AM at Scott-Morris Funeral Home, with Dezmond Stevens officiating. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, August 6th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.