May 16, 2014
May 16, 2014
I remember Phyllis as one of the most knowledgeable docents at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Perpetually lively, attentive, quick-witted and sure-footed at touring and engaging students and adults alike in that great collection. She had a wry sense of humor and often turned it on herself. I always felt that we shared a certain karma and I found it most enjoyable to spend time with her beyond the docent seminars. I enjoyed hearing about her botanical work at Cranbrook and only later realized what a force she was at that project as well as the DIA. She lives on in my best memories of my work at the DIA.