Phillis Todd

Phillis Todd, 69, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away early Thursday morning with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson Christopher Matthew Hodge. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William R. Todd, their three children and grandchildren; Theresa and Terry Wilt. Erin Wilt (12) Hannah Wilt (9) of Galena, OH; David and Megan Todd. Jenna Todd (2) Lincoln Todd (6 days) of Columbia, MD; Sarah and Ken Hodge. Megan Hodge (8) Will Hodge (8) of LaGrange, KY and several wonderful nieces and nephews. Phillis was a member of Grace United Methodist Church since 1973. Phillis taught elementary school for 27 years and retired from teaching in 2002 after 20 years at Washington Elementary School in Gallipolis, OH. She was a lifetime member of Ohio Retired Teachers Association and the Gallia County Retired Teacher Association and a charter member of Educated Entrepreneurs Investment Club of Washington School. Phillis graduated from Marshall University in 1965 and earned a Master of Science in Education from the University of Dayton in 1984. Phillis and Bill had a passion for travel and have marveled at the beauty and wonder of the world. By 1988 they had seen the splendor of the East coast. The subsequent summers were spent traveling to see many National Parks west of the Mississippi River and visiting 49 states. When Phillis retired their passion for travel took them international where they toured on 6 continents. Phillis photography skills were shared with many in the form of postcards. The past 8 summers were spent working in Yellowstone National Park where recently Phillis was the manager of Canyon Campground. It is often said that once you have lived in Yellowstone, the jewel of our National Park system, you are forever a part of it. Calling hours will be observed at Grace United Methodist Church on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 10:00 11:30 AM. A celebration of her life will immediately follow in the sanctuary at Grace Church. Her interment will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis, Ohio. Contributions may be made in Phillis memory to the Yellowstone Association. The Yellowstone Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing educational materials to park visitors and to supporting educational, historic and scientific projects within its park area. www.yellowstoneassociation.org Cemetery: Mound Hill Cemetery Visitation: Grace United Methodist Church, Monday, June 13, 2011 10-11:30 a.m. Service: Grace United Methodist Church, Monday, June 13, 2011 11:30 a.m.