Background
Spade, Phyllis DIxee was born on March 16, 1925 in Preston, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Floyd Abraham and Mary Pernellope (Coburn) Leroux.
Spade, Phyllis DIxee was born on March 16, 1925 in Preston, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Floyd Abraham and Mary Pernellope (Coburn) Leroux.
Bachelor of Science in Museum, Emporia State University, 1947.
Public school teacher, various, Kansas, 1947-1952; copywriter, McCormick-Armstrong Advertising Agency, Wichita, Kansas, 1960-1988; director public relations, Menefee & Partners, Wichita, since 1988.
Board trustees Botanica/The Wichita Gardens, since 1991. Member National Federation Press Women (various board positions state/local levels since 1967), Kansas Press Women (Woman of Achievement award 1986), Wichita Press Women (newsletter editor since 1985), Public Relations Society of America.
Married Erin E. Spade, May 29, 1948. Children: Jo Lynn, Sue Melinda, Dee Antoinette.