Obituaries
Obituaries

Mueller, Phyllis

Updated July 14, 2024

MUELLER, Phyllis Elaine

Phyllis Elaine Mueller, book editor and Master Gardener, 74, died at her home in Decatur, Saturday, June 29, 2024, after a battle with cancer.

She was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated with a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1971.

A memorial service will be held in late August or early September. Online condolences at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, www.asturner.com.

She is survived by her husband, George Eckard, of Decatur; sisters, Bonna Nicholson of Miami, and Paula Mueller of Decatur; and brother, David Mueller of Decatur.




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Turner & Sons Funeral Home

2773 North Decatur Road

Decatur, GA

30031

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