Phyllis Paine, 78, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant.
Phyllis was born November 18, 1947, in Bethesda, Maryland, the daughter of Wendel and Betty (McKelvey) McLaughlin. She was raised in a Navy family and lived in Cairo, Egypt, Saipan (Pacific Island), Maryland, Illinois and Missouri. Phyllis received her Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University. On December 28, 1970, Phyllis was united in marriage to William “Mike” Paine in Springfield, Illinois, and made their home in Mount Pleasant. She was a math teacher in the Mount Pleasant schools for 33 years, and taught Bridge to middle schoolers. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant, Iowa State and National Teacher Associations. Phyllis was an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority – Beta Lambda Chapter.
Phyllis is survived by her husband William “Mike” Paine of Mount Pleasant, a sister Joyce Smith of Riverside, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
According to her wishes her body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Park Place Elder Living or Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice. The Olson-Yoder Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Phyllis and her family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olsonyoderfh.com.