Chickett, Phyllis M. Passed away peacefully on August 17, 2019 with her family nearby. She was born on August 21, 1926 in Saint Paul, MN to Helen and George Smith. She graduated from Macalester College with a teaching degree. She dedicated her work life to education and social work. She was the loving mother to her twin sons, Tim (Erin) and Tom (Sherie Lynn) French, and stepdaughters, Toni and Sue Chickett. She found her true love, Leonard Chickett, later in life and they were married until he passed. Phyllis had a true zest for life. She loved to travel, sing and perform. Survived by all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service 11 AM Friday, August 23 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service 651-228-1006

Published on August 20, 2019


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