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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Phyllis Jean Kirchner

October 14, 1945- March 14, 2021

Phyllis Jean Kirchner, 75 of Saint Cloud, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021.

Phyllis was born October 14, 1945 in Calvert County, Maryland to the late Wesley Irving and Viola Brady Binger (Dunkirk, MD). She was the loving wife of James Louis Kirchner (DOD: 11/12/2010)

Phyllis grew up in Calvert County, MD and graduated from Calvert High School – Class of 1964. She was married to James Louis Kirchner in Annapolis, MD on November 15, 1976. They made their home in Dunkirk, MD from 1985 until moving to Kissimmee, FL, in 2000.

In 1980 she worked for the Department of the Navy – Chesapeake Division at the Navy Yard in Washington, DC as a Program Analyst until she retired in 1999. After her retirement she worked for Boggy Creek Airboat Rides in Florida until 2013. Her position at the airboat ride company was “Boss Lady.” And she wore it well.

She became an active member of the Kissimmee Elks Lodge #1873 on August 12, 2014. Phyllis was named OFFICER OF THE YEAR in 2019 and was well known for recruiting new members. She served as Tiler for three terms.

Phyllis is preceded in her death by her husband, James Louis Kirchner and her beloved son, Robert Bryson Nutwell, Jr. She is survived by her son Christopher Jon Long (Brooke his wife) of Saint Cloud, Florida, daughter in law, Denise Wood Nutwell, granddaughter, Kaylyn Elizabeth Brewer, and her grandson, Dylan Matthew Brewer of Dunkirk, MD.

The service for Phyllis will be livestreamed on the Rausch Funeral Home Facebook page on Sunday, March 21 starting at 10:55 AM and can be accessed by using the following link https://www.facebook.com/RauschFH/. The service will start at 11:00 AM.

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Visitation

Sunday, March 21, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Services

  • Funeral Service

Sunday, March 21, 2021
11:00 AM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Interment

  • Burial

Smithville United Methodist Church Cemetery

Smithville Drive and Ferry Landing Road
Dunkirk, MD 20754

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    Betty Treger
    16 Mar 2021
    6:16pm

    I worked with Phyllis in the Washington Navy Yard many years ago. She was the most kind caring person I have ever known. I am deeply sorry for your loss and I share in your grief.

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    Jennifer M Major
    17 Mar 2021
    10:48am

    Phyllis…..we miss you terribly! We never expected our last “goodbye” to be our final “goodbye.” You blessed us with your friendship…..I keep wanting to text you to see what you and Odie are doing and have you come visit. We love you forever and always!

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    Leslie Cochran Humphreys
    18 Mar 2021
    5:57pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of Phyllis’s passing. She was a strong woman, boss. We got to visit her and Jimmy in Florida a few times. May she Rest In Peace.

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    Silver Crawford
    18 Mar 2021
    6:58pm

    Phyllis, I remember how nice you were to me when I met you at the Elks Lodge, Kissimmee. You were so kind. May you rest in peace and take your place in heaven.

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    Catherine Humphreys (Robinson)
    19 Mar 2021
    12:04am

    So sorry to hear this. I went to high school with Phyllis, and we did graduate from Calvert Senior High in 1964. Have good memories of those years. Prayers for all of you.

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    Lusby
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    Joy Morgal
    21 Mar 2021
    10:56am

    So sorry to hear about this loss.A light has surely gone out in this world with Phyllis gone from it.
    She was and will remain a special person in this place we call home.She will be the new Boss in heaven.Much love to her family.

    Love
    Joy

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    Carmen
    21 Mar 2021
    10:36pm

    Missing you sooo much my sweetest friend… miss that beautiful smile that lit you up.
    RIP.. love you girl..

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    Saint Cloud
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    Yolonda
    7 Mar 2022
    2:12pm

    Omg – Phyllis was one of my first bosses and she and I got along really well. So sad to just be finding out about her passing.

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Sort Comments

    Betty Treger
    16 Mar 2021
    6:16pm

    I worked with Phyllis in the Washington Navy Yard many years ago. She was the most kind caring person I have ever known. I am deeply sorry for your loss and I share in your grief.

    save
    City
    Locust Grove
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
    Jennifer M Major
    17 Mar 2021
    10:48am

    Phyllis…..we miss you terribly! We never expected our last “goodbye” to be our final “goodbye.” You blessed us with your friendship…..I keep wanting to text you to see what you and Odie are doing and have you come visit. We love you forever and always!

    save
    City
    Saint Cloud
    State
    Florida
    Reply
    Leslie Cochran Humphreys
    18 Mar 2021
    5:57pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of Phyllis’s passing. She was a strong woman, boss. We got to visit her and Jimmy in Florida a few times. May she Rest In Peace.

    save
    City
    Chesapeake beach
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Silver Crawford
    18 Mar 2021
    6:58pm

    Phyllis, I remember how nice you were to me when I met you at the Elks Lodge, Kissimmee. You were so kind. May you rest in peace and take your place in heaven.

    save
    City
    Kissimmee
    State
    FL
    Reply
    Catherine Humphreys (Robinson)
    19 Mar 2021
    12:04am

    So sorry to hear this. I went to high school with Phyllis, and we did graduate from Calvert Senior High in 1964. Have good memories of those years. Prayers for all of you.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Joy Morgal
    21 Mar 2021
    10:56am

    So sorry to hear about this loss.A light has surely gone out in this world with Phyllis gone from it.
    She was and will remain a special person in this place we call home.She will be the new Boss in heaven.Much love to her family.

    Love
    Joy

    save
    City
    North Beach
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Carmen
    21 Mar 2021
    10:36pm

    Missing you sooo much my sweetest friend… miss that beautiful smile that lit you up.
    RIP.. love you girl..

    save
    City
    Saint Cloud
    State
    FL
    Reply
    Yolonda
    7 Mar 2022
    2:12pm

    Omg – Phyllis was one of my first bosses and she and I got along really well. So sad to just be finding out about her passing.

    save
    City
    White Plains
    State
    Md
    Reply

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