Phyllis I. Messinger, 87, formerly of Slatington, died on Jan. 3, 2015, in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall, where she was residing.

She was the wife of the late Warren L. Messinger.

Born Oct. 17, 1927, in Emerald, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J.A. and Perma J. (Rex) Kester.

As a young adult, she was employed from 1945-51 by the former A&B Meat Packing, Allentown.

A 1945 graduate of the former Slatington High School, she was a volunteer with and served on the board of the Slatington High School Band Booster Parents for many years.

A member of Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville, she formerly sang with the church choir for more than 20 years.

Her survivors include children Timothy W. and his wife, Kathleen, of Pittsburgh, Priscilla J. Hartzell and her husband, Richard, of Media, Darryl J. and his wife, Holly, of Whitehall; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a brother Alton A. Kester.

Expressions of sympathy may be recorded at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church and/or to Fellowship Community both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.