Phyllis Jean Hope, age 90, of Battle Creek died Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Laurels of Bedford, Battle Creek following a long illness.Mrs. Hope was born on March 21, 1927 in Elkhart, Indiana to Nicholas & Katherine (Roy) Jacobs. She was a lifelong resident of this area. She was raised in the Battle Creek area & then moved to Athens living there for 30 years. In 1996, she returned to Battle Creek living in Springview Tower Apartments & then Laurels of Bedford. Phyllis was a homemaker & she was employed by the Kellogg Company for a short time.On June 30, 1947, she married Maynard Calvin Hope in Battle Creek. He preceded her in death in 1995.Phyllis was a very social person. She loved big family gatherings and spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She is remembered by her family as having an adventurous and fun-loving personality.  She enjoyed having fun and was a dog lover.She is survived by daughters, Linda (Jim) Voss of Versailles, KY and Lavonne Stein of Battle Creek; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  She was preceded by husband, parents, a sister, Shirley Brown; and a half brother, Robert Owen. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Monday, October 2, 2017 at the Burr Oak Cemetery, Athens with Hospice Chaplain Scott Southerland officiating.  Arrangements are by the Craig K. Kempf Family Funeral Homes, Battle Creek Chapel.Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the charity of one choice. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.To leave a personal message and sign the online guest book, please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com.