Obituaries
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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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