Phyllis Anglin Obituary

Phyllis Starr Anglin

February 9, 1949 - March 13, 2026

Fort Worth, Texas - Phyllis Starr Anglin, age 77, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, with her husband of 56 years and her daughter by her side.

Phyllis was born on February 9, 1949, in Idabel, Oklahoma, to Thad A. Starr and Alma H. Starr, though she always considered Fort Worth her hometown. She was a proud graduate of Carter Riverside High School, Class of 1967, where she formed lifelong friendships.

In 1970, she married the love of her life, Fred R. Anglin, and in 1974 they welcomed their daughter, Jennifer. The family lived in Arlington until 1987 before settling in Oakhurst, where Phyllis became the thread that connected everyone.

Phyllis had a gift for bringing people together. Whether it was with neighbors, lifelong friends, coworkers, or new acquaintances, she was always finding a reason to gather-hosting parties, organizing events, and making sure no one felt left out. In Oakhurst, that spirit came to life through neighborhood gatherings, annual parties, the First Responders Dinner, Gardening Club, and her role on the welcoming committee. Alongside Fred, she was an active member of the COPS group and a familiar, friendly presence to all who lived nearby.

She spent much of her career working in the legal field and was especially proud of her time as Court Coordinator for Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 7, where she served for over two decades. In that role, she was known not only for her professionalism and dedication, but also for the kindness and steady presence she extended to colleagues and everyone who entered the courtroom.

She was often described as warm, welcoming, and endlessly thoughtful-someone who made the world feel a little more connected simply by being in it.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Thad A. and Alma H. Starr; her sister, Rita Kay Starr; and her nephew, Thad A. Starr III.

She is survived by her husband, Fred R. Anglin; her daughter, Jennifer N. Goldfield; her brother, Thad A. Starr II; and her beloved grandchildren, Brennan Leah and Alton Jacob Goldfield, who kept her smiling and gave her so much to be proud of.

Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched through her kindness, her community, and her unwavering love for family and friends.

Memorial Service: 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76111.

Reception to Follow: Trinity River Distillery, 1734 E. El Paso Street, Suite 130, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her honor to the National Brain Tumor Society: https://nbtsevents.braintumor.org/ForPhyllis