McILWAIN PHYLLIS (SKINNER) Age 79, of McMurray, formerly of Evans City, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, with her loving husband by her side. Beloved wife of John McIlwain for 37 years; loving mother of Patrick J. PJ McIlwain and Kevin J. (Holly) McIlwain; proud grandmother of John J. and James A. McIlwain; caring sister of Nancy Veltre and the late Richard (Pam survives) Skinner; stepmother of Deborah Yordy and Karen (Mark) Millner; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Phyllis received her Bachelor's degree at Slippery Rock University, Master's Degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and her Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh. She was a Professor in Elementary Education at California University for 35 years. Phyllis also served as Faculty Advisor Director for Kappa Delta Phi and Emeriti Faculty Member at Cal U. She was also a longtime member of the Red Hat Society in Peters Twp. Phyllis enjoyed shopping and was an avid reader, charter member of the book-a-day club. Phyllis will be remembered for her caring nature, beauty, stylish fashion, and most of all, love for her family. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, June 7, 2018, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018, 1 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Rd., McMurray. Interment to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205, or The American Lung Association, www.lung.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb