Phyllis Anne Foster-Nelson was born in Pontiac, Michigan on March 22, 1924 and transitioned on December 7, 2020 at her home in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 96.

She was the third of four children born to the union of the late George H. and Viola A. Foster.

Phyllis attended Pontiac Schools and after graduation she went to work for Michigan Bell.  In 1952 she moved to Detroit, Michigan focusing on building her career and eventually marrying Tyne D. Nelson in1966.  Phyllis retired from Michigan Bell in1980.  She and Tyne enjoyed retirement, often traveling to one of their favorite destinations Aruba.

Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory two nieces; Sharon A. Fowler-Spann (Charles) of Arlington, Texas., Joyce W. Fowler-Gracey (Perry) of Pontiac, Michigan., two nephews; Dwight Foster and Duane Foster of Rockford, Illinois.  Also survived by a host nieces, nephews, cousins and a special friend Canada Wright.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, sister; Merle M. Foster-Fowler, brothers; William H. Foster and David B. Foster.

A Family Gathering will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road., Pontiac, Michigan from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.  Internment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac, Michigan.

As a global concern about Coronavirus (COVID-19) begins  to  have a impact on our community, we are taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of the families we serve and the community in general.  Some families are making the decision to postpone services while others have opted to move forward with a small gathering of close family and friends.

It is Cobb's Funeral Home policy, which lines up with the restrictions of our governor, Gretchen Whitmer, that all gatherings are limited to 20 people with a distance of 6 feet.

May God continue to bless and strengthen all of you during this time.