Phyllis A. Sennett, 79, of Newville, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Green Ridge Village, Newville. She was born on September 22, 1937, in Marion, Franklin County, and was a daughter of the late Samuel C. and Mary Elizabeth (Bittinger) Hawkins.

Phyllis was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, canning, camping and taking care of her family. She had worked several years with ManorCare Health Services in Carlisle. Phyllis was a member of South Fairview First Church of God, Newville.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Merle D. Sennett, one daughter, Darlene L. (husband, Michael) Failor of Carlisle, one son, Tony M. (wife, Linda) Sennett of Newville, one brother, Wayne Hawkins of Shippensburg, five sisters; Helen Aby of Carlisle, Edna Mellott of Upper Mifflin, Ethel Warner, Irene McGill and Glenna Smith, all of Newville, four grandchildren; Michelle Failor, Michael Failor, Jr., Cody Sennett and Cindy Garman, four great-grandchildren; Jamie Miller, Kiara Failor, Maddy Failor and Garrett Garman and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers; Samuel Jr., Charles and David Hawkins and two sisters; Verna Mae Shughart and Nancy Cauffman.

A viewing will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017 followed by funeral services at 1:30 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. Harry G. Madison officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. www.Since1853.com.