Phyllis Mead

Phyllis June (Stotts) Mead, 85, of Monrovia, was released of living with dementia and welcomed into heaven at 5:35am, on Friday, May 22, 2026. She was the only child born to the late Kenneth Edward Stotts and Audrey (Porter) Stotts, on October 12, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Phyllis graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1958. Shortly after, on September 19th, she married her beloved husband, John Mead, with whom she created a beautiful life with until his passing in 2007. A familiar and friendly face in the community, Phyllis worked in a beauty shop on the west side of Indianapolis early in life and later dedicated ten years as a substitute teacher for Monrovia Schools. She was a dedicated member of the Monrovia Christian Church and a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Monrovia. Phyllis was known for being delightfully opinionated, fiercely loving, and utterly devoted to her children and grandchildren. She filled her days with things that brought her joy: baking, painting, crafts, gardening, canning, and swimming in her pool. She loved taking trips to New Smyrna Beach, going grocery shopping, riding around in the golf cart. Above all, she cherished simply "hanging out" with her dear neighbor and best friend, Martha. Along with her parents and her husband John, Phyllis was preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Nelson, and granddaughter, Valerie Gott. Leaving behind a legacy of love, she is survived by her son, Kenny Mead (wife, Georgia) of Monrovia; grandchildren, Macy Kincaid (husband, Clay) and Parker Mead both of Monrovia; great-grandchildren, Mabry and Brooklyn; son-in-law, Bill Nelson of Monrovia; grandson-in-law, Justin Gott of Eminence; and her special friend, Martha Wikle. The Mead family wishes to extend a special and heartfelt thank you to Lindsay Arthur and staff at Affinity Hospice for their compassionate care and support. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at Noon, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, with visitation held prior from 10am, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, Monrovia. The family will gather privately for graveside services, where she will be laid to rest aside John in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monrovia 4-H Supporters, 3882 W. Hinshaw Rd., Monrovia, IN 46157. To share a favorite story, send a condolence to the family, or light a candle in Phyllis’s memory visit her tribute page online at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Phyllis Mead

October 12, 1940 - May 22, 2026