Phyllis J. Oman, 92, lifelong resident of Richwood, died peacefully early Saturday morning March 16, 2019 at the Memorial Gables in Marysville.
She was born November 11, 1926 in Richwood to the late Sturgis and Gladys (Flesher) Cheney, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Oman, they were married August 25, 1946 at the Richwood First United Methodist Church and he died December 10, 1981. Also preceding her in death was one daughter: Janise Sue Oman, her siblings: John, Gene and Robert Cheney, Carolyn Cheney and Sara Shields.
Phyllis was a 1944 graduate of the Richwood High School. She was a devoted lifetime member of the Richwood First United Methodist Church, where she served the church in many capacities including Sunday School teacher. In 1968 Phyllis began working with Dr. Pete Drake as he founded the Ohio Quarter Horse Assn. in Richwood. She continued to work there until she was well into her 70s.
Phyllis was a devoted wife and mother, she enjoyed her many years on the farm, where she took great pride in her large garden and spent many hours creating delicious meals for her family.
In earlier years, Phyllis belonged to the Mother’s Club, and the Eastern Star. She loved being with her friends and neighbors. When she was able, she was a constant presence at many of the North Union athletic events. She was a member of the Richwood Civic Center, where she spent many hours volunteering. Phyllis enjoyed playing Bridge and euchre.
Surviving are her children: Trudy Berry of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Robert (Delores) Oman of Delaware, Jill Morgan of Dayton, James Oman of Atlanta, Georgia and David (Pam) Oman of Kannapolis, N.C.
Grandchildren: Richard Butler, Ronald (Angie) Butler, Chris (Christina) Oman, Graig Oman, Chad (Scott) Oman, Kristen (Ben) Tridico, Lauren (Eric) Roberts, Meghan Morgan, Jessica (Jeff) Fourman, Jason (Gretchen) Satran, Hunter Oman, Brooke Oman, Kyle (Julia) Oman and Leslie Oman
14 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday March 22, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Richwood First United Methodist Church, Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate, burial will follow In the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood First UMC at 18 S. Fulton Street, Richwood, OH 43344 and or the Richwood Civic Center at 21 North Franklin St. Richwood, Ohio 43344
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com