Phyllis H. Entwistle, 89, died Dec. 3, 2010, at Indian River Medical Center.
She was born in Tacoma, Wash., and lived in Vero Beach since 1958, coming from Manchester, Conn.
Before retirement, she was an educator for the state of Florida and a primary specialist for the Sebastian School District.
She was a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist and a member of Phi Beta Kappa of William and Mary College in Williamsburg, Va.
Survivors include her daughter, Jane McCarthy Sitze, of Florida; son, Jack McCarthy Jr., of Vero Beach; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Boggy Creek, 30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis, FL 32736.
A memorial service will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.