Phyllis I. (nee: Merrifield) Ralston age 86 of Cleveland died Nov. 29, 2013 at Mentor Way in Mentor. Born Sept. 16, 1927 in Cleveland to Cecil C. and Grace (nee: Quinney) Merrifield, she had been a lifelong Cleveland area resident. Phyllis was a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of NA, Kheedawee Court #6 and Order of the Eastern Star Windemere #388. She enjoyed sewing and traveling but most of all spending time with her family. She is survived by her son James R. (Justine) of Willoughby; daughter Janeese (Stephen) Landwehr of California; 5 grandchildren Eric and Aaron Landwehr, Alexander Ralston, Joshua and Alexandra Weimer; brothers Roger and Fred of Seattle, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert L. Ralston. A memorial gathering will be held 10-11am on Thursday at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South ST. (On Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH with burial to follow at Acacia Cemetery in Mayfield. Donations suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110.