Phyllis Jean Ruff

Funeral service for Phyllis Ruff will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor George Keralis officiating; interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Phyllis Jean Ruff, age 92, a Gillette native, died on August 28, 2024, at The Lasting Legacy and Rehabilitation Center. Phyllis was born March 14, 1932, daughter of Katherine Likewise and was adopted by Charlie Peterson before starting first grade school in Rozet. She married Stergus W. Hensley on June 10, 1948, in Gillette. To this union three children were born. The couple later divorced. On April 3, 1968, she married John M. Ruff. He passed away December 24, 2009. Phyllis was an outstanding cook, not just in one field, but many. She served family dinners at the Eagles Club over the years and had her own catering business for 23 years. Phyllis was a member of the Gillette Eagles Auxiliary #2711 for 56 years, serving as secretary for 30 years. She also served the State Eagles Auxiliary as treasurer for 21 years. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Katherine McCoy; son, Charlie (Niki) Hensley; grandsons, Rodney (Dawn) Rech, Derek (Shellie) Hensley and Justin Ruff; granddaughters, Tammy (Lloyd) Hess, Christy (Greg) Brothers, Erin (James) Davis, Trisha Regier, great-grandsons, Allen (Lori) Hess and Bradley (Tanesha) Hess, Callan Brothers, Trae (Erica) Regier, Tanner Regier, and Tyler Regier, great-granddaughters, Leigh Ann Hess, Rylee Rech, and Maura Davis, foster-daughter Meri Hackett, 8 great-great-grandchildren and many others in loving memory. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be sent to the local Gillette Animal Shelter. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be expressed at www.gillettememorialchapel.com