Phyllis V. (Trapp) Burke, 87, passed away at her home in Seymour Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born in Seymour March 16, 1937, to the late Fred and Verna (Johnson) Trapp.
Phyllis had a long career at Pantasote, lasting 29 years, and then cleaned houses for the next 20 years. She married Gary L. Burke on November 25, 1964, and they had 45 wonderful years together before his passing in 2009. Phyllis attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Seymour. She was known as a hard worker, spunky and stubborn, and described by those who loved her as “small but mighty.” She loved to work in her yard and go to garage sales. When she could no longer play herself, she loved watching golf tournaments on TV, especially with her favorite pro golfer, Scottie Sheffler. Phyllis loved to eat long johns from Linzy B’s donut shop but was also famous for her homemade yeast rolls.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Kathy (David) Brummett and Kevin (Vanessa) Burke; grandchildren, Chad (Adrienne) Brummett and Chris (Shelie) Brummett; great grandchildren, Morganne (fiancé Ryan Brooks), Luke, Maxwell, and Blythe Brummett; great great granddaughter, Audrey Brooks; and sister, Carol Clark.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary L. Burke; her parents, listed above; sisters, Fern Russell, Margaret Ritz, Fairy Trapp, and Vivian Smith; and brothers, Murrel Trapp, Don (Viola) Trapp, Ermil Trapp, and Ernest Trapp.
Funeral services for Phyllis will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Voss and Sons Funeral Home, 316 North Chestnut Street, Seymour. Pastor Angel Armstrong, Trinity United Methodist Church, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 25 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and again on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Phyllis will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery immediately following.
Memorial contributions in Phyllis’ honor may be made out to Schneck Hospice Services. You are invited to visit our website, vossfuneralservice.com, to leave condolences, order flowers or share a memory.

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