Phillis Elaine Worthington, 68, of Willard, MO passed away at her home on Friday, January 24, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on Thursday, May 10, 1956 in Owensboro, KY to Gerold and Helen Tucker.

Phillis' passions were playing Yahtzee and cards with her sisters. She enjoyed doing crafts as well. Phillis loved rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were her world. Phillis was loved by so many people and will be truly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three son's Albert Lee Worthington, Zeke Thomas Worthington, Jr., and James Tucker, one grandson Jonathan Roberts, one brother Lee Tucker and two sisters SueAnn Barton and Brenda Tucker.

Phillis is survived by three daughter's Flo Tucker, Donna Basinger (husband Jonathan) and Mary Jenkins (husband Hesley), one son Eddie Tucker (wife Heather) six grandchildren Jr Jenkins, Natalie Basinger, Hayley Jenkins, Kimberly Tucker, Bentley Basinger and Kylee Tucker, five siblings Kay, Sharon, Debbie, Carol and Bob and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

A visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave. Springfield, MO 65804 with funeral services to follow at 1 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com