Phyllis Brown Thomas, 85, of the Three Mile Road community, Flemingsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with her family by her side at her home.

Born in Maysville on August 16, 1940, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Dimmitt Long and the late Ethel Crain Long.

Phyllis worked as a secretary at the State Highway Department and as a teacher's aide at Fleming County Schools but she enjoyed being a mother and housewife the most.  She could be found working in her yard or cooking meals for her family and friends.  She loved entertaining guests.  She was an active member of the Sherburne Christian Church for many years and loved her church family very much.

Phyllis is survived by her son, D.W. (Annette) Brown; her grandson, Chase (Courtney) Brown; her two great granddaughters, Taylor Grace Brown and Harper Faith Brown; along with many extended family members and friends.

In addition to her mother Ethel; her father Dimmitt; Phyllis was preceded in death by her first husband of 30 plus years, Donald Wilson Brown, who passed in 2002; and her second husband, Douglas Thomas, who passed in 2017.

The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. Ike France officiating.

Phyllis will be laid to rest in Elizaville Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Ike France, James Carson, Greg Gulley, Jeff Mattox, Jesse Flora, and Zack Jarrells.  Honorary pallbearers include Sy Brown and Don Ishmael.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Boone-Nickell located at 150 West Water Street in Flemingsburg.

In place of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Phyllis to Sherburne Christian Church (C/O Ike France, 4570 Three Mile Road, Flemingsburg KY 41041) and/or Hospice of Hope (909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville KY 41056).

Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com