Phylis C. Bernard, 75, of Bonnie, Illinois passed away at 5:40 P.M. November 13, 2019 at Saint Louis University Hospital. She was born January 25, 1944 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Philip and Mary Belle (Briesacher) Bean. Phylis married Jerry Bernard on August 28, 1965 in Mount Vernon. They were blessed with 54 years of marriage.

A Visitation will be held Monday, November 18, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Newell Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Smith Cemetery in Belle Rive, Illinois with Mr. Jason Newell officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made to the Waltonville High School for the Art Department.

Call Newell Funeral Home – Mount Vernon at 618-246-0100 or visit newellfuneralhome.com for further information.