Phyllis Arlene Schultz, 81, of North Platte, formerly of Scottsbluff, NE, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Phyllis was born July 12, 1933, to Harley Franklin and Lillian Jane Ervine Selby at Hemingford, NE. She grew up in Scottsbluff, NE and graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1951.

On October 7, 1951, Phyllis married Richard Dee Schultz in Mitchell, NE and they made their home in Scottsbluff where they raised their daughters, Lisa and Lynne. Phyllis was active in PTA, was a Blue Bird leader for many years and on the area Campfire Council Board. She was an original member of the Church of Christ in Scottsbluff and taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Phyllis enjoyed her Wednesday Morning Coffee Group and belonged to several card groups.

In 2011 Phyllis and Richard moved to North Platte to be closer to their daughter, Lisa, and were members of the Church of Christ on Walker Road.

Survivors include her husband of nearly 63 years, Richard, of North Platte; two daughters, Lisa (Stuart) Simpson, of North Platte and Lynne (Alan) McCright, of Canyon, TX; five grandchildren, Joslynne (Jeff) Stauss, of Lincoln, NE, Alisa (Elijah) Anderson, of Abilene, TX, Keaton McCright, of Whitedeer, TX, Taitlyn McCright, of Canyon, TX and Jordynn Simpson, of North Platte; a great-grandson, Hudson Anderson; a brother and sister; three aunts; numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Lillian Selby; and in-laws, Anna and Garland Schultz.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Maury Kramer and Dan Kafka of the Church of Christ. A private family inurnment will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Great Plains Hospice or the donor’s choice. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements.