Phyllis M. Banks passed away peacefully in Williamsburg, Virginia on December 15th, 2022, at the age of 97.

Phyllis was known for her kind heart, giving spirit and cheerful attitude.

She was born in Breckinridge, Pennsylvania on November 4th, 1925. She had two brothers (Edwin and Clarence) that died serving in WW2. She was also preceded in death by a sister, June Southward.

She was a farm wife and bank teller in Farmersburg, Indiana from 1949 until 1988. After the death of her husband, Russell E. Taylor, she moved to Williamsburg, Virginia. She was an active volunteer for Colonial Williamsburg for sixteen years and an active member of the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.

She leaves behind a son, Alan Taylor and daughter-in-law, Janet Taylor of Williamsburg. Grandchildren includes Joseph Taylor of Alabama, Mary Beth Taylor and Kyle Taylor of Louisiana and Tania Hotchkiss of Florida. She had seven Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Grandson.

She also leaves behind six nieces, Barbara Hudson, Grace Miller and Joy Brown of Indiana, Marcia Christy, Barbara Luffey and Bob Southward of Pennsylvania and Beverly Short of Colorado.

Services and burial in Indiana will be scheduled at a future date.