Phyllis Ann Whitten was born to Leona Dupuis and Freddy Leblanc in Port Elgin, New Brunswick, Canada on January 30th, 1938. She was the oldest of four children (Paul, Gary, and Lorraine). At the age of 14, Phyllis was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that caused her to be wheelchair bound for the next several years of her life. Although small in stature she had a great spirit and determination that would push her to fight and win back her ability to walk. This spirit would also allow her take many more adventures in her life.

After graduating high school in 1958 she decided to head for Calgary, Alberta. It was there she would meet her future husband, a Protestant Irishman, Trevor Victor Whitten. In 1966 they married and had their first child, Trevor Scott Whitten. In 1968 a job opportunity prompted the couple to move to Houma, Louisiana where they had their second child, Sayler Michelle Whitten. Houma, Louisiana was their home for the next 37 years. They had many great friends and loved the rich culture of Louisiana.

Phyllis enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother and wife and practicing her Roman Catholic faith. In 2007, after their fourth grandchild was born, Phyllis and Trevor decided to move to Ohio to be near them. This is where they would spend their remaining years.

Phyllis and Trevor loved to travel, visit their children, and take trips back to Canada every summer. In their later years, after moving to Ohio, they took great pride in watching their grandchildren’s sporting events, extracurricular activities and attending academic milestones.

Phyllis will be remembered for her beautiful smile, wonderful laugh and sense of humor, and her selflessness. She was always willing to try new things, and yet also found joy in simple things.

Phyllis died peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 84 on March 16th, 2022 in Marysville Ohio. She was predeceased by her parents and husband Trevor, who passed away in 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Sayler Whitten, her son, Scott (Sarah) Whitten, and grandchildren; Josh, Ben, Zach, and Sam. She is also survived by her three siblings Paul (Doreen) Leblanc, Gary Leblanc, and Lorraine (David) Head.

She will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace,  Sweet Phyllis. 

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