AUBURN — Phyllis Nickerson Kenney, 80, of Farmington, passed away peacefully with family at her side at the Hospice House, Sept. 20.

She was born Feb. 21, 1931, in Greene, the daughter of Jasper Albian and Viola E. (Bubier) Nickerson.

She was educated in the Turner school system, graduating from Leavitt Institute in 1948. Phyllis married Charlie Frederick Kenney II of New Vineyard on Oct. 1, 1948, and was a homemaker for many years.

Phyllis enjoyed reading, flower and vegetable gardening and bird watching. Cooking and baking were a passion of hers. Her greatest pleasure was giving loving care to many of the area children, whom she cared for in her home for many years.

She enjoyed gathering with family and friends and was known as “Grammie” to many. She will be remembered as a very loving, caring and special person, who warmed the hearts of all who knew her.

She is survived by two sons, Charlie and his wife, Laura, of Patten and David and his wife, Kathy, of Sabattus; a daughter, Anita Benoit and her husband, David, of Readfield; two brothers, Roy Nickerson of Turner and Melvin Barker of Livermore; a sister, Lillian Leadbetter of Turner; a brother-in-law, Donald L. Kenney of New Vineyard; a sister-in-law, Barbara E. Coolidge of Farmington; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was predeceased by her parents; her husband; a sister, Martha Durgin; and a brother, Emery Nickerson.

A special thanks to all of her many health care providers and to her dialysis friends.