June 22, 1940 – October 20, 2024

Marlow, OK

Marlow: Phyllis Elaine Stidham passed away on October 20, 2024, in Marlow, Oklahoma.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services of Marlow.

Phyllis was born on June 22, 1940, in Gibson, Missouri to Philburte and Anna E. (Todd) Russom. She graduated in Missouri and later moved to Anadarko, Oklahoma where she lived most of her life. Phyllis worked as a bookkeeper for over forty years. Phyllis enjoyed going out to eat, going to the casino, and shopping. She also loved cats and liked watching westerns, especially John Wayne’s. Phyllis will be deeply missed.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Yeary of Anadarko, granddaughter, Amber Sylvera and Anthony Merlino, grandson, Jimmy Yeary, brother, Roy Russom and Brenda of Iowa, sister, Shelby Colbert of Missouri, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Philburt and Anna Russom, daughter, Leah Sinko, brother, Phillip Russom, and sister, Barbara Smith.