Phyllis J. Elam, 81, of Elsmere passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Facility in Edgewood, KY. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband Ray Elam, son Gary Elam (Naomi), grandson Andrew Elam, sisters; Jackie Ridener, Pat Taylor, Peggy Hoskins, Laphenia Cotton, and brother Leland Brock. Services will be handled privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to New Banklick Baptist Church at 10719 Banklick Rd., Walton, KY 41094. Middendorf Funeral Home in Ft. Wright, KY will be handling the services and online condolences can be made at www.middendorf-funeralhome.com.