Phyllis Thomas

Phyllis E. Knowles-Thomas, 70, of Palmdale, California, got her wings and went to walk with the angels on January 8, 2023, after a long battle with COPD.
Phyllis,known to most of us as Phyll, was born June 8, 1952, to Lena Knowles Brisco-Todd,and Samuel Scott. (Both preceded her in death). Phyll dedicated her life to taking care of others until her last breath. She was a caregiver by nature.She graduated from Locke High School in Los Angeles, CA, and after obtaining her nursing degree, she worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for Kaiser Permanente for over 34 years.
Phyllis enjoyed life, loved God, and would work an eighteen-hour shift; come home cut the grass, wash the car, change the oil, and then cook dinner for her family.Even through the hard times, she remained positive and moved forward. Herenergy was simply upbeat. Her favorite saying was, "In A Minute"because she never wanted to say goodbye.
Phyllis is survived by her husband Teddy Dwight Thomas Sr., her three children, Deon Knowles(Nataly), Michelle Daniels (Michael), and Lisa Porter-Haynes (Johnnie Joe), herten grandchildren, and two great-grandsons. Phyll had four children through marriage Kayla, Junior, Gigi, and Latoya, which also includes nine grandchildren. She is survived by twelve siblings: David Brisco (Davida),Gregory Brisco (Mary), Cheryl Todd-Patterson (Reggie), Preston Scott, John Henry Todd Jr, Ronald Todd, Doraline Hewitt, Benita Lynn Rayford, Alexzine Pouncy,Anthony Todd, Carrie Todd, and Donald Todd. She had a host of nieces, nephews,cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, in-laws, and friends.
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears,
But be thankful we had so many good years.
I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you've given me in happiness.
I thank you for the love that you have shown,
But now it is time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It is only for a while that we must part,
So treasure the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away for life goes on.
And if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear,
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home"
Repast
Gino's Italian Restaurant
819 W Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93551-4251