Phyllis Prentice (Moss)

MOHAWK - Phyllis Prentice (Moss) went to be with the Lord, on February 3rd 2024, at Valley Health Services, in Herkimer NY, after a long illness.

Phyllis was born in Herkimer, NY, on May 21, 1940, to John and Miriam Goodman.

Phyllis was a wonderful mother to four lovely children and an exceptional grandmother to 12 beautiful grandchildren. Phyllis loved her family and she loved spending time having sleepovers with her grandchildren.

She worked as a housekeeper at the Mohawk Valley General Hospital, from February 26, 1974, until October 25, 1991. Her work continued as a Housekeeper at the Mohawk Valley Nursing Home, from October 25, 1991 until she retired on March 24, 2001. She loved her time there. She would volunteer her time putting on dinners for the residents in hopes to brighten up their time. Everyone who knew Phyllis knew she was a gentle loving soul. She had a true love for people and had a great passion for dancing. At any event there was music you would find her out on the dance floor until the music stopped.

Phyllis met the love of her life, Raymond Prentice and they married, on March 31, 2001.

Phyllis was an active member of First United Methodist Church, in Ilion, devoting her time and energy to serving the Lord.

Phyllis was preceded in death by John and Miriam Goodman, (mother and father); Raymond Prentice, (husband); Ellen Hoage, (daughter); Earl Goodman, (brother); Florence Treen, (friend); and Kathryn Moss, (daughter-in-law).

Phyllis is survived by her children: Howard Moss, Jr., Arthur Moss, and John and Teresa Moss; her grandchildren, Carisa Hoage, Jeremy Hoage, Christina Reinhard, Charles Moss, John Moss, Mary Sheppard, Christopher Moss, Briana Moss, Nathan Moss, Gabrielle Moss, Michael Moss and Louden Moss; along with several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family wanted to say a special thank you to Dale Nicodemus (Treen) for her compassionate care and meaningful relationship during her life.

An additional thank you to the staff on the 2nd floor of Valley Health Nursing Home, for their patience and care provided to Phyllis during her illness.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, New York. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., following the calling hours. Spring burial will be in Cedarville Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors.