Phyllis A. (Vannette) Palacios

Phyllis A. Palacios, 68, formerly of Decatur, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Markle Health and Rehabilitation. Phyllis, born on March 29, 1956 in St. Marys, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Mary L. (Muter) Vannette.

Phyllis had worked as an LPN at Woodcrest Nursing Center.

She is survived by her children, Anna Hedrick of Decatur, Maria (Nick) Mata of Ft. Wayne, and Troy (Kathy) Palacios, of Decatur; 5 brothers, Jim E. (Denise) Vannette, of Ft. Wayne, Mark A. Vannette of Decatur, Tim L. (Alice) Vannette of Decatur, Tom L. (Willie) Vannette of Bluffton, and Allan D. Vannette of Decatur; 2 sisters, Norma (Bill) Coffey, and Judy L. Vannette both of Decatur; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Phyllis was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Paul G. Vannette and Jeff S. Vannette, a sister, Paula K. Vannette and a granddaughter, Justice Massey.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 24, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 also at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Eckelbarger officiating. There will also be calling 1 hour prior to service from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Burial will follow in Tricker Cemetery.

Memorials are to the Family.

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