Phyllis Joyce Anderson of Shorewood, IL formerly of Joliet, IL went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021 at a family home. Phyllis was born on January 1, 1941 in Joliet, IL to Lawrence William Anderson and Myrtle Pearl Anderson (nee Becktell). She was the new year baby that year, the first baby born in 1941 in Joliet. Survived by her sons, James (Kristi) Anderson, Scott (Teresa) Anderson and Calvin Anderson; her grandchildren, Madlin, Chad, Andrew, Stephen, Sarah, Daniel and Hannah; her great granddaughter, Elli and her sister, Nancy Dodson. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Judith (Rich) Vicich. Phyllis was a devoted mother and grandmother. Led a sacrificial life for her boys and always provided the love they needed. She was the church organist at Grace Baptist Church. Phyllis provided childcare for families for many years and worked at St. Joseph's Hospital in the admitting department for 3o years. She currently loved to attend Faith Bible Church where she loved to meet up with friends. She always loved her lilac bushes and was a big fan of Elvis. Her love of tigers led her to becoming a supporter of Brown's Zoo where she got to hold and feed baby tigers and other exotic rescue animals. A mother of three boys who loved her for just being herself. Funeral services for Phyllis will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60431 on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In accordance with the current COVID-19 guidelines, all attendees will be required to wear a face mask and observe social distancing while in the funeral home. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com