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Phyllis Burnett Obituary

Phyllis E. Burnett, 87, of Roanoke, Va., died Saturday, June 13, 2009. Memorial services 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Windsor Hills United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 22 to Jun. 24, 2009.

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Pamela Holt

July 4, 2009

I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed Phyllis. One of the things that I will remember about her is how she waited for the calls from her family (which were many). She'd say "I'll come over, but I'm expecting a call any minute..." She always shared the activites and accomplishments of her family and because of that, I feel as though I know many of you without ever having met you. She had the gift of story telling, which is a special gift, weaving a picture of a life well lived and enjoyed. I really appreciated that about her. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Annette Schell

June 16, 2009

Phyllis will be missed by all her neighbors at McVitty Forest.
I saw her at Penney's just a few days before her hospitalization. She was active as always. I always enjoyed chatting with her.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Annette Schell

Rick & Sue Rand

June 16, 2009

Phyllis was a very special cousin to me. We always looked forward to her visits and she was so warm and welcoming for our visits. Phyllis was a genuinely caring person. She was so proud of her family and all their accomplishments. There couldn't have been a prouder mom, grandmom and great grandmom. She was so alive with a love of life and all the adventures it had to offer. We will deeply miss her.
Our love and sympathy to all who were blessed enough to have known her.

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