Phyllis Barrett

Phyllis Barrett obituary

Phyllis Barrett

Phyllis Barrett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home - Abilene on Dec. 8, 2025.
Phyllis Barrett of Abilene passed away at Memorial Hospital December 5, 2025. Phyllis was born in Salina, Kansas on February 27, 1944 the Daughter of George and Cecilia Murrison. Phyllis had a long career as a Civil Service Transcriptionist at Ft. Riley.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter Lia Jo, and sister Vera Mae Roach. Phillis is survived by her step daughter Tammy Ketcher, Step son Eric Barrett and son Ruben Barrett. Phyllis is also survived by her brothers Dan Murrison as well as Jim Murrison and Sister Velma Heesch.

The family has selected cremation, and a private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

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