Phyllis Sarvis, 86, of Pierre, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Feigum Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 2:30pm (MST) at Black Hills National Cemetery.

Phyllis Jean Sarvis, 86, of Pierre SD, died October 10th 2020. She was born on August 8th 1934, to Vernon and Edna (Green) Alexander in Indianapolis, Indiana. Phyllis attended school through 10th grade. She married Robert “Bob” Sarvis on January 10th 1953 after a whirlwind courtship of two weeks. They then moved to South Dakota eventually settling in Pierre. They had four children; Gary, Steve, Kevin and Lori. She cherished going back to Indianapolis annually to visit family members.

She was a housewife and babysat numerous children over the years. She helped with running the family shoe repair business, raising her four children, and hosting family holiday dinners. She enjoyed reading and her TV programs.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Gary (Kathy)Sarvis of Sioux Falls, Steve Sarvis of Pierre, and Lori (Steve) Gascoigne of Aberdeen; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Shirley Mercier, JoAnn Chastain, Beverly Hancock, Darlene (Craig) Lohman, Howard (Susan) Alexander, John (Linda) Hoffman and Ronnie (Diana) Hoffman. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bob, son Kevin, brother Jimmy Alexander and sister Donna Bumgarner.

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