Phyllis Marie

Palmer

Phyllis Marie Palmer, age 78, went home to Jesus on December 9, 2021.

She was born to Richard and Jesse Mills on September 19, 1943, in Coolidge, AZ. Marie met her loving husband, Oliver B. Palmer in 1998 and they married on March 15, 1998. She had three children, Diana, Donny, and Tamera, with her late husband, Gary Daniels. Marie was a dedicated, loving mother and wife. She loved working in her garden, caring for her animals, and staying involved in the church. Throughout Marie's life, she held an unwavering faith on God, which she shared with those around her. Phyllis was awarded the New Mexico Truck Driver of the Year by the New Mexico truck drivers associati on. She was very proud of this honor because she was the first woman to ever receive this award. Phyllis retired from Yellow Freight Line in 2011.

She is survived by her current Husband, Oliver B. Palmer; children, Diana and her husband Ray Orr, Donny and his wife Maria Daniels, Tamera and her husband Gilberto Salazar, Tia and her husband Robert Holifield, Darin and his wife Danielle Palmer, her honorary daughter Joyce Ann Gaston, honorary son, Robert Wheeler; sister, Beaulah Holcombe; brother, Otis Mills; 18 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Richard and Jesse Mills; husband, Gary Daniels; two sisters; 10 brothers; and son Devin Palmer in heaven.

In lieu of flowers, Phyllis would have wanted you do donate to the Paws and Stripes at pawsandstripes.org.

A public viewing will be held om Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Romero Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 p.m. Phyllis will then be moved to McCoy Funeral Home at 401 E 3rd Street, Sweetwater, TX. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec 20th 2021 and the graveside service will follow at the Sweetwater Cemetery.