Phyllis Jenness

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Phyllis L. Jenness, 89, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Community Northview Health and Living following an extended illness. She was born on June 3, 1932, in Wabash, Indiana, the daughter of James W. and Ruth (Heck) Cain.

Phyllis was employed locally in secretarial administration with Wells Finance Co., Ward Stilton Co., Anderson Community Schools for G.E. Ebbert, Anderson University, and Anderson Banking Co.

She was involved in ministry projects all her life, beginning at age 17 playing piano for a traveling quartet. She founded the Anderson High School Bible Club, worked with Youth for Christ for many years, and founded a chapter of Overcomers Outreach.

She enjoyed music, traveling, and playing piano for the Singing Jenness Family for 13 years. Mostly she enjoyed being with her family, preparing special meals, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Jenness; two sons, Jim Jenness of Anderson, and Jeff (Debbie) Jenness of Noblesville; four grandchildren, Clarice (Drew) Runion, Austin (Jenny) Jenness, Jared Jenness, and Kenzie (Dave) Atwell; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond (Agnes) Cain of Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.

Anderson University is on a mission to educate students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 60 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized among top colleges for its business, computer science, cybersecurity, dance, engineering, nursing, and teacher education programs. Anderson University was established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God.