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Artis Taylor
August 26, 2021
Gone, but never forgotten, REST IN PARADISE MY FRIEND.
David Blanton
September 1, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I had the opportunity to work with her for a short time a number of years ago and saw her again earlier this year. She was always smiling and had a compliment or a good word to say. My prayers are for peace, comfort and strength to her family.
KT Mapstone
August 31, 2016
My sincere condolences to Phyllis' family on the loss of their lovely Mother. It was my good fortune to meet Phyllis in May and share a travel adventure in Hungary. Her smile and laugh were contagious. Phyllis was a beautiful, lively, intelligent woman with an open and giving spirit. Safe home, Phyllis.
Kelly Fuller
August 31, 2016
My thoughts go out to Phyllis' family. I really enjoyed working with Phyllis, she was so protective of her Burroughs team and I always respected that about her. She will be missed by many...
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JoAnne Stringfield
August 31, 2016
My sincere condolences to Phyllis' family and friends. I'm sorry and saddened by this news. Phyllis was full of life and set an example of being true to herself and enjoying life. She will be missed by many.
Alan & Sue Howard
August 31, 2016
Phyllis you've left us to take your final holiday far too early, you'll be so missed. Your wisdom and open friendship cannot be replicated but our memories of all those special moments with you do remain and provide beautiful reminders of just how precious the moment is and how it must be enjoyed.
Rest in peace.
Marlane Washington
August 30, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Phyllis. She joined the Soroptimist International Club of Grosse Pointe about a year ago and became an instant friend to us all. She was kind, caring, smart and full of ideas. I will always treasure the short time we spent together as time being spent with someone who had a warm heart and was full of joy and laughter. While I will miss seeing her at our meetings and events, I know that her beautiful spirit will always be with us.
Hope Ricks
August 30, 2016
To the Darden family, my prayers are with you all. She will be dearly missed.
Hope Ricks and Family
Carol and Corwin Ahmad
August 30, 2016
Our condolences to the family. She touched many people and enriched their lives. She will be missed.
john bourbeau
August 30, 2016
I've enjoyed having business meetings with Phyllis over the years.
I will keep Phyllis and her family in my prayers.
God bless,
John
Kevin / JoAnn / Nick / Grant Foley
August 30, 2016
What a wonderful family of great people that we have had the pleasure of getting to know over the years.
- Our Prayers are with you all -
George Ward
August 30, 2016
So sorry to hear of Phyllis' passing. Her son, James, and I are colleagues in the Wolverine Campus Project, and have the pleasure of meeting Phyllis on a couple of occasions, and know what a fine person she was. Even though I cannot be with you today, know this. You and Phyllis' loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. Condolences, and God Bless!
Derrick Albertson
August 30, 2016
My personal condolences to James/Terri Clark on the passing of Phyllis. Reading others input gives insight as to how much positive impact Phyllis had on those fortunate enough to have met her. I work with Terri at Ford, and wanted to express our best wishes for her Family. May God bestow Blessings for peace upon Phyllis, her family and friends at this difficult time.
Marilyn Hasler
August 30, 2016
I first met Phyllis at Curves and then we started a Red Hat Society. She was a dear friend of mine and we had always kept in touch. She always had a smile and always knew how to make anyone feel special. I loved her and will miss her very much.
Artis Taylor
August 30, 2016
To the Darden family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. You have a GREAT example to live up to. Your MOM was the best at what she did, and she will truly be missed by many.
Susan Green
August 30, 2016
Thanks for the memories...I will miss my dear friend.
Karen Bedy
August 30, 2016
Phyllis was a great friend over many years as we worked together, raised our children and received our degrees by going to school I n the evening after work. She exemplified a commitment to excellence in all she pursued. Her love and pride in her children was clear and I'm certain a source of strength to them. I miss you my friend, but know you're laughing and enjoying this new adventure!
Paula Buermele
August 29, 2016
Phyllis excelled in her career in Human Resources at Unisys & Burroughs. We worked together for many years. We were very close in age and Phyllis retired just a few months after I retired. We stayed in touch through Facebook and I so enjoyed seeing the photos of her trip to Hungary. She watched out for me over the years at work and was very professional and caring in our conversations together. My sincere condolences to her family and close friends. May your memories sustain you and comfort you as you adjust to a life without her loving presence.
Victoria Targosz
August 29, 2016
Phyllis it was such an honor to meet you.
To have shared conversation and a meal.
Sonia is an angel for bringing us together.
YOU are now a true angel.
Through you and Sonia I was able to meet your precious son James.
Heaven hold you
Victoria
Sandra Darden Shepherd
August 29, 2016
My little cousin itvwas so good to see you and your mom at Michele"s. She had that big smile and you were near her looking handsome and protective. You and Clatice are in lmy prayers. Please take care you.
Bunny.
Shirley Perryman
August 29, 2016
Family
You have my deepest condolences, I worked at Burroughs/Unisys /Burroughs with Phyllis and came to know her as a very kind caring and giving person. She helped me tremendously in the ministry of feeding and caring for the homeless throughout the Metro Detroit Area in ways that she never realized.
I often think of her.
Nancy Solak
August 29, 2016
I met Phyllis less than a year ago when she joined Soroptimists International - Grosse Pointe Chapter. What a dynamo! She dove into activities, attended events, said yes to requests to volunteer, joined the book club and became part of the group in record time. She even got others to join. Amazing woman! So sorry I won't have the chance to know her better. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Diana Jankowski
August 29, 2016
I met Phyllis when I worked at Burroughs. She was a wonderful woman and I enjoyed working with her. I was sadden and shocked to hear of her passing. Her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Nancy Bank
August 28, 2016
Phyllis was a lovely person. I knew her from Unisys in Plymouth. One Halloween she dressed up like a witch. She had the wig and the hat of course, but she also had these really cool and creepy rings. When I asked her where she got them, she confessed she was a hippie in her day and had saved them over the years as momentos. Cool story from a groovy lady!!
Patricia Johnson-Khalifa
August 28, 2016
Family, I am so very saddened to find out that Phyllis has passed. She was a lovely person and I feel blessed that we visited when she came to California, What a blessing that she was able to travel around the world and share all of her enthusiasm for life with so many people.
She will be missed.
My love and condolences to each of you.
Patricia
Dale West
August 28, 2016
My condolences to the family.
Steve Trehern
August 28, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Phyllis' passing. I worked with her for years and enjoyed her as a colleague and friend. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis' family as they deal with her loss. God bless you!
Steve Trehern
Keith Mattox
August 28, 2016
I'm still in shock and disbelief. Words are difficult to find and speak.
My sincere and deepest heartfelt condolences to family. Praying for your comfort, healing and understanding at this difficult time.
Janette Hudgins
August 27, 2016
I enjoyed getting to know Phyllis during a trip to Hungary this year. She was fun to be with, sweet, kind, and perceptive to others' needs. During the trip, I cried on her shoulder after I spread my Mother's ashes where she played as a child at Esterhazy Palace. What a tremendous loss this is to her children! She will be sorely missed. She was a wonderful person and I'll never forget her.
Nadine Dobbins
August 27, 2016
My sincere condolences to Phyllis's family. Sorry for your loss.
Hilda Mikowski
August 27, 2016
i was so very sorry to hear of Phyllis' passing. She and I met in May when we took a tour to Hungary together. She was a lovely person and we spent a lot of time talking and laughing. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. I'm sure she will be sorely missed.
Brigette Stargell
August 27, 2016
Keeping the family in my prayers!
Mimi McEvoy
August 27, 2016
I was so shocked to hear the news of Phyllis' passing. She was a thoughtful wonderful woman. In the recent months I have so enjoyed our conversations (and a few glasses of wine) at our monthly Burroughs Lunch Group. She had a very positive energy, and was very proud of her children. My sincerest condolences to Phyllis's entire family. Please know that I honor your sorrow. I'm sure that you will miss her. I know that we "Burroughs Girls" will.
Diana Nickens
August 27, 2016
I worked with Phyllis for several years. She was amazing. Even after she was promoted from the Holland Facility we kept in touch. Even surprised her when her son got a hold of me and we appeared at her birthday party. She was a great friend and will miss her. She was so proud of her children and we talked about them often. She will be missed.
Pat Homer
August 27, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to Phyllis's family. She was a great lady and will be missed.
LARRY DARDEN
August 27, 2016
PHYLLIS WAS ALWAYS A WOMAN WHO WAS WARM HEARTED AND WELCOMING. SHE ALWAYS HAD AN OPEN DOOR AS WELL AS AN OPEN HEART. I GOT JOY OUT OF SEEING HER ENJOYING HER LIFE WITH ALL HER TRAVELS TO DESTINATION I ONLY DREAM OF VISITING. THANK YOU PHYLLIS FOR BEING A PART OF MY FAMILY, THANK YOU FOR THE LIFE OF MY COUSINS, (YOUR CHILDREN'S) WHOM I LOVE. GONE TO SOON, BUT FOREVER REMEMBERED, YOU WILL BE MISSED DEAR PHYLLIS.
doug kelly
August 27, 2016
Very amazing lady, always had time to talk with you about anything. I will always remember her smile,
Jane and Bob Jackson
August 27, 2016
You are in our hearts and prayers.
Love from Jane and Bob Jackson
Tom and Mimi Merz
August 26, 2016
James, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. We have great memories of your graduation party at our home and what a fun person she was to meet and spend the day with.
Our thoughts are with you. XX
Gerry Hirchberger
August 26, 2016
Phyllis was more than just coworker, she was my Friend. I will miss her greatly. Clatice and James, I know Mom was very proud of both of you, my deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers for comfort and healing go out to both of you and all your family members.
Love
Gerry
Rebecca Jackson
August 26, 2016
Phyllis was an amazing woman who gave sage advice, unconditional love and had the best, most genuine hugs. Although she is gone, her spirit lives on in her children, a testament to the life she led and a great witness to her amazing personality.
Sandra Gavin
August 26, 2016
You where a pkeasure to work with, Phyllis and to enjoy your travels on retirement . I know how much you enjoyed ypur London visit . Safe ladt jpurney home, Phylis , you will be missed.
Sandra London England
Ralph Kinney
August 26, 2016
Phyllis M. Darden was one of the Lord's Angles sent to earth.
Phyllis alway had a kind word and smile for everyone.
Phyllis went out of her way to help and comfort life's disadvantaged.
Phyllis good works are irreplaceable.
Phyllis kindness will be missed
Phyllis love of God, Family and Friends will always be remembered
Lisa Schwartz
August 26, 2016
So sorry to hear about Phyllis' unexpected passing. This is such a shock. You are all in my prayers.
Charles Branch
August 26, 2016
I'm lost for words right now I just can't believe it you will always be in my heart I love you Phyllis
Diane Shomsky Burkmier
August 26, 2016
My sincere condolences to all of Phyllis's family and friends.
Deborah Nanton
August 26, 2016
I am stunned at this very sad news. I worked with Phyllis for years - she was a kind and funny person. My sincere condolences to her family. She is a person gone too soon.
Sylvia & Christopher Williams
August 26, 2016
Miss you!!!!
Priscilla Binkowski
August 26, 2016
I met Phyllis when I was invited to join the Burroughs group. She fun and full of life. My deepest sympathy to her family. She will be missed.
Marlene Ckark
August 26, 2016
James, Terri, Dee and all the family: Wishing you love and strength now and always.
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