Phyllis M. Crain

Phyllis M. Crain, 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at home, with her family by her side. She was born on November 8, 1932 to Russell and Edna (Nutter) Janney in Muncie, Indiana. Phyllis was a graduate of Muncie Central High School and received her RN degree from Ball State University. She had worked for Methodist Hospital, Winona Hospital, Riverview Hospital and Noblesville Schools, where she retired after serving as the high school nurse from 1975 to 1995. She was affectionately called 'Nurse Crain' by the students and loved assisting them in her nursing duties. Phyllis enjoyed playing Bridge, reading mysteries, and was a basketball fan. She was friendly and outgoing, and never met a stranger.
She is survived by husband of 51 years, Nelson Crain; her two children, Pamela (Michael) Tennant, and Philip Crain; two brothers, Dick (Sherry) Janney, and David (Freida) Janney; a sister, Nancy (George) Adkins; and two granddaughters, Jennifer & Jessica Tennant.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument Street, in Noblesville, with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm immediately prior to the service. Pastor Dick Judson will officiate. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.