Phyllis Sharp Gooding was born March 13, 1941, to James Sharp and Adeline (Fisher) Sharp. She departed this life on April 22, 2024, at the age of 83 years.

Phyllis graduated from Cushing High School with the class of 1959. She then attended Oklahoma State University for accounting and finance. She was united in marriage to Dale Gooding on December 23, 1961, in Cushing. To this union one son, Michael, was born. Dale preceded her in death on December 8, 2019.

Phyllis enjoyed playing the piano; she played in many competitions while she was younger and played for the First Baptist Church for many years. She owned and operated Carter Janitorial.

Survivors include her son, Michael Gooding and wife, Cindy, of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren, Shae Gooding and Amber Dawson and husband, Evan; three great-grandchildren, Ashur Watts, Arilyn Dawson and Zaeli Dawson; brother-in-law, Doyle Gooding and wife, Janie; two nieces, Kristi Costa and Ann Sharp; two nephews, James Sharp and Kelly Gooding; two-great nieces, Katie and Kayla; and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by one brother, James Sharp and his wife, Connie and one niece, Julie.

Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. on April 30, 2024, at the Fairlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 2238 E Main St, Cushing, OK 74023.