Phyllis Ann Carroll Nichols - age 72 of Maryville - passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, peacefully at home.

She was a member of First Assembly of God and the Democratic Women's Club. Phyllis was retired from Heritage High School where she enjoyed working with children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edward Nichols; parents, James Robert "Jiffy" and Mary Gladys Carroll; in-laws, Paul and Dora Mae Nichols; nephew, Jaison Thomas Myers; and great-nephew, Caleb Thomas Radford.

Survivors include her daughter, Donna Nichols Long; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanie and Michael Myers; grandchildren, Loren and James Paul Long; great-grandson, Gage Hensman; nieces, Angie Myers Daniels and Robyn Myers Radford; great nieces and nephews, Reed, Emma, Tate, and Eliza Daniels and Colby and Connor Radford; as well as many special family members and friends.

She adored her family, beach trips, Democratic politics, and rambunctious games of cards, and will be sorely missed.

An open visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. A private interment service will be held at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday, February 3, with Gary Lovingood officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PPAW Animal Clinic (6869 Morganton Road, Greenback, TN 37742).