Phyllis Joan Eckart Burns' Obituary
Phyllis Joan Eckart Burns, 92, of McMinnville, TN, formerly of Decatur, IL passed away at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital, McMinnville, TN.
Phyllis was born September 13, 1930 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Claud and Effie (Knicaly) Underwood. She married Bill Lee Eckart during May 1947 and following his passing, married Eugene Burns June 2012. They both had preceded her in death.
Phyllis was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, McMinnville, TN. She was a wonderful homemaker and had been a babysitter, well into her 80’s.
Surviving are her children, Janet Bentley (Chuck) of Decatur, IL, Steve Eckart (Terry) of McMinnville, TN, Kimberly Elston (Charles) of Decatur, IL; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death also by her children, Sharon Pressley, Billy Eckart, Karen Jean Bonnett, Connie Eckart.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday, July 21, 2023 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials: Donor’s Choice.
Condolences may be left to Phyllis’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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