Phyllis Jean (Spitz) Jones, age 72, of The Woodlands, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by family at her residence. 

Phyllis was born August 11, 1951, in Olney, Illinois, the fourth of eight children to Herman F. Spitz and Jane (Eckenrode) Spitz.  She graduated from East Richland High School in Olney in 1969.  Soon after, she set out on her own, eventually settling in Chicago, where she worked as an administrative assistant. 

Phyllis demonstrated her drive and ambition by taking night classes at DePaul University. Through this hard work, she eventually secured a management career at FMC Corporation in Chicago in 1981. Phyllis met the love of her life, the late Leo Neil Jones, at FMC, and they married at the Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on May 29, 1983. They took up residence in Wheaton, Illinois.

Phyllis' unwavering dedication to her family and community was a testament to her love and commitment. In 1995, they welcomed their son Jeffrey into their lives, and Phyllis retired in 2003 to devote herself to raising him. She was a den mother in Jeffrey’s cub scout pack, and she carpooled kids to school. In 2008, Leo’s job took the family to Houston, TX. Phyllis continued to serve her community as a devout member and volunteer at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in The Woodlands, alongside her husband Leo, who was a cantor and very active in the choir. 

Phyllis loved to do puzzles, eat popcorn, like all the Spitz’s, and watch movies and TV shows. She also loved music and enjoyed making her own playlists. She enjoyed any reason to go out in the car. She and Leo had a dog named Coco who loved to sleep at the foot of their bed and in their laps, and she loved to bring Coco on car rides.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Neil Jones, her parents, Herman and Jane Spitz, and brothers-in-law, Ronald Perley and Timothy Barnhart. 

Phyllis is survived by her son Jeffrey and his wife Maria, brothers Michael (Anne) Spitz, Jerome (Ron) Spitz, David Spitz, Stephen (Susan) Spitz, Vincent (Susan) Spitz, two sisters, Beverly (Bill) McClung, and Patricia (Tim) Barnhart and many loving in-laws and nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, and loyal friend. Those who loved her will miss her intellectual discussions and outspoken personality. She will be admired for her courage and fortitude.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with a reception in Domec Hall following the service at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 26777 Glen Lock Dr., The Woodlands, Texas.

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The Rite of Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Forest Park, The Woodlands Cemetery, 18000 Interstate 45 S., The Woodlands, Texas.

Joseph J. Earthman Generations Funeral Home, Houston, TX