Phyllis Jean Clingan, 70, of Baltimore, MD, walked joyously through the gates of heaven on Friday, November 13, 2015. Born December 29, 1944 in Taneytown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry Elvin and Sarah Catherine (Baker) Clingan.
Phyllis was a graduate of Taneytown High School, class of 1962, and was very active in later years with her fellow classmates. She earned a degree in nursing from Church Home and Hospital in Baltimore, MD, and later earned a master’s degree. She then worked as a Registered Nurse for many years at Fort Howard Veterans Hospital in Baltimore. She was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. Phyllis was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Taneytown. She enjoyed music, traveling, singing, playing piano, and participating in local theatrical performances.
Surviving are sister, Joan Thompson and husband Russ of Frederick; nieces, Debra Naylor and husband Sidney of Nashville, TN, Julienne Biglin and husband Brian of CA, and Katie Silver and husband Ryan of Urbana, MD. She was predeceased by daughter, Laurie Catherine Evans, who died during early childhood, and brother, Fred Elvin Clingan.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Grace United Church of Christ, 49 W. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD, 21787, with the Rev. Steven Ostendorf officiating. The family will receive friends in the church social hall following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Church of Christ at the above address. Arrangements have been entrusted to MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME in Taneytown, MD.