Phyllis Faye Roth Schlezinger Cantor, died on Nov. 16, at age 89.
She was a resident of Village Shalom in Overland Park, Kansas, where she received exceptional care from the staff.
Phyllis was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 22, 1934, the daughter of Irvin and Mildred (nee Pailet) Roth.
She is survived by her children, Lauren Cantor Fasbinder (nee Schlezinger), Chuck (Sandi) Cantor (nee Schlezinger), Dr. Michael (Tammi Levy-Cantor) Cantor and Dr. Bruce (Susan) Cantor; grandchildren, Rabbi Rachel Short, Morgan Fasbinder, Chip Cantor, Graham Fasbinder, Samson Cantor, Benjamin Cantor, Lily Cantor and Isaac Cantor; and great-granddaughter, Sephira Short. Phyllis also leaves behind her brother, Benson (Arlene) Roth; sister, Hellan (Brad) Dowden; and many, many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Clifford Schlezinger and Solomon Cantor; son David Cantor; son-in-law Mark (Lauren) Fasbinder; and brother L. Jack (Janice) Roth. A graduate of The Ohio State University, she lived in Columbus, Ohio; St. Louis, Missouri; and the Kansas City area.
A fighter for justice and social action, she fought to help those in need, for the environment and other worthy causes, and she battled cancer three times. While her fighting days are over, the difference she made in so many people’s lives will live on.
A funeral was held graveside on Nov. 18, at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in Chesterfield, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Village Shalom in Overland Park or Congregation B'nai Amoona in Creve Coeur, Missouri.
Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.
