Columbus, NC - Phyllis E. Kuekes, 86, of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC, died Thursday, April 21, 2011. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Earl and Hazel Benson. She is survived by her sons Lawrence Kuekes of Hilo, Hawaii and Tom Kuekes of Bakersfield, California, and daughter-in-law Cynthia Kuekes and granddaughter Ofelie Kuekes of Menlo Park, California. Preceding her in death were her beloved husband of 66 years, John Henry Kuekes, Jr., her son Philip Kuekes of Menlo Park, California, and her sister Louise Sturm of Worthington, Ohio.Phyllis grew up in Lakewood, Ohio, where she and John were high school sweethearts. After John's military service in World War II, the couple moved to Illinois and then Connecticut, where they raised their three sons. Phyllis and John moved to the Columbus area following John's retirement in 1987.Some of her joys included playing the piano, flower gardening, and her pet cats.No memorial service is planned. Burial will be in Lakewood Park Cemetery, Rocky River, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to the animal shelter of your choice to honor Phyllis' concern for abused and unwanted pets.
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