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Phyllis Jean
(Bolinger) Bunger
Phyllis Jean (Bolinger) Bunger, 89, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away
peacefully on December 26, 2020, at State of the Heart Care Center of
COVID-19.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson F. Bunger, with
whom she shared 68 years of marriage. Phyllis and Wilson loved to
travel, taking many bus trips and vacationing in Florida over many
winters. Phyllis loved to take in the shows at the Schuster Performing
Arts Center and Victoria Theater in Dayton, the La Comedia Dinner
Theater in Springboro, and recently, the Community Theater in
Brookville. Phyllis loved following the Cincinnati Reds baseball team
and enjoyed cheering for the Dayton Dragons.
Also preceding her in death were her mother, Ruby (Slade) Bolinger
Blair of Xenia, OH, and her father, Ralph Bolinger of Cape Coral,
Florida; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet (Bolinger) and Bennie
Sutton of Arcanum, OH; and Norma (Bolinger) and Gene Gilbert of
Greenville, OH; and great-granddaughter, Ava Brianne Henry of
Greenville, OH.
Phyllis graduated from Arcanum High School in 1949. She was a long-time
farm wife; worked at the Dayton Racquet Factory in Arcanum, OH for over
25 years stringing tennis, badminton and varies other types of
racquets; served on the Butler Township Election Board; was a member of
the Ft. Black Eastern Star; was a long-standing member of the Savona
EUB Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher and member of the
Ladies’ Aide, and, most recently, was a member of the New Madison
United Methodist Church.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Paulette Garrison and Jerry; her
son, Dennis Bunger and Lois; grandchildren, Matt Garrison and Amy,
Lauren (Garrison) Henry and Chad; Rachal Bunger; Jessica (Bunger)
Couvutsakis and Jason; and Denise (Bunger) Whited and Shawn; and
great-grandchildren, Drew and Alex Garrison; Carson, Ethan and Garrison
Henry; Eleanor Pease and Avery Bowser; Jacob, Bryce and Violet
Couvutsakis.
Phyllis was devoted to her family and loved getting together for the
holidays, especially Christmas, which was her favorite time of the
year. Phyllis went to many school and sporting events for the
grandchildren and the great-grandchildren over the years. Phyllis had
many hobbies, especially shopping and playing the slot machines at the
casinos. Phyllis also enjoyed reading information about John and Jackie
Kennedy and the British Royal Family.
A private family graveside service will take place at Oak Grove
Cemetery in Fort Jefferson.
The family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with
the final arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the New Madison
United Methodist Church, 149 N. Main St., New Madison, Ohio 45346, or
State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway St., Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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