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Phyllis Ann Layman Obituary

Phyllis Ann Layman

December 30, 1933 - June 20, 2025

Phyllis Ann Layman Obituary

Logansport, IN - Phyllis Ann Layman, 91, of Logansport, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025.

Born on Dec. 30, 1933, in Metea, Indiana, Phyllis was the daughter to the late Harlan and Susie (Evans) Powers.

Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose life was shaped by faith, family and a tireless work ethic.

On April 14, 1957, in Metea, Indiana, she married the love of her life, Charles "Chuck" Layman, in Metea Baptist Church. Together they built a life grounded in love, hard work and shared purpose. As a dedicated farmers wife, Phyllis spent countless hours working alongside Chuck on the family farm, contributing to its success with strength and grace.

Survivors include husband, Chuck; three daughters, Brenda K. Overton, South Bend, Indiana, Sandra (Dean) Gerlach, Lucerne, Indiana, Cynthia J. (Tom Richardson) Ropes, Walton, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Amy Loveless, Blake (Bailey) Ropes, Abby Ropes, Brandon (Heather) Gerlach, Kyle (Lucy) Gerlach, Ashley (James) Williams, Shelby Overton, Zach (Emma) Overton; 13 great-grandchildren, and two more blessings on the way.

Phyllis was a lifelong homemaker who also worked at First National Bank, Farmers and Merchants Bank and Sears, balancing her responsibilities at home and in the workplace with unwavering dedication. A longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church, her faith was central to her life and a source of strength and peace.

Phyllis found great joy in supporting her family. She spent many years in the bleachers, faithfully cheering on Chuck and her daughters through countless sporting events—a true testament to her loyalty and pride in her family's achievements. She was also a charter member of Sugar and Spice Extension Homemakers Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harlan and Susie Powers; brothers, Fred, Bill, Charlie, Don and Eugene; and her sisters, Mildred, Nellie and Gerri, who she now joins in eternal rest, reunited in love and peace.

Phyllis will be remembered for her kind heart, steady spirit and the selfless love she gave so freely to all who knew her. Her life was a blessing, and her memory will be treasured always.

A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the Faith Lutheran Church, with Pastor Kristen Schmid officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 - 5 p.m. Sunday, also at Faith Lutheran Church.

You may sign Phyllis's guest book, and send condolences online to the family at www.gundrumcares.com.

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Logansport, IN - Phyllis Ann Layman, 91, of Logansport, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025.

Born on Dec. 30, 1933, in Metea, Indiana, Phyllis was the daughter to the late Harlan and Susie (Evans) Powers.

Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose life was shaped by faith, family and a tireless w

Published on June 23, 2025

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