Phyllis Elaine Kirkpatrick Moore Abeel Lennon passed away of natural causes at her home with  her family by her side, August 31, a few weeks shy of her 91 st birthday.

Born September 16, 1930 in Bloomington, Illinois, Phyllis was the only daughter of Lamon and  Lorena Ummel Kirkpatrick and was sister of Richard and Darald Warren Kirkpatrick. She studied  at Illinois Wesleyan for an RN. Moving to Southern Florida in 1961. During her 60-year Florida  residency Phyllis established the Candy Striper volunteer group, serving her community for  many years. Many of these young women went on to careers in nursing and the medical field thanks to the enthusiasm that Phyllis imparted to these women. In her younger years she also  became a renowned fisherwoman, landing bluefin tuna and black marlin that made world  record books. Later Phyllis became a passionate bridge player achieving master status and was  a founding member of the "Crazy Eights" bridge group amongst others. Each morning she  would complete crossword puzzles in pen while sipping on her morning coffee.

Phyllis had an electric personality and always flashed a magnetic smile that made everyone feel  special. It won her many friends. She was a member of the Ocean Club of Florida, Manalapan  Yacht Club, and the Little Club of Gulfstream Florida.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter Phyllis "Sandy" Conrad and Scott Abeel Sr., Grandchildren:  Cameron Conrad, John Conrad, Phyllis "Amy" Conrad, John "Jack" Abeel, Scott Abeel Jr., Cameron Abeel. Great Grandchildren: Finn Conrad, Kylie Conrad, Harley Conrad - Day, and  Charlie Harris. Our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother will be truly missed by many.

Because of the ongoing pandemic, the family is having a small private gathering with a larger  celebration of life, date to be decided. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Trustbridge  Hospice Foundation 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407