Phyllis Burdett

April 11, 1947 - March 5, 2020

Phyllis Jean Burdett, 72, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on March 5, 2020 at her home. She was born April 11, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Albert Eugene and Alice Mae Stringer Lindsey. She married Donald Burdett on February 8, 1969 in Bloomfield. He passed away on January 11, 2011. Phyllis worked at the Bloomfield Care Center for 25 years as a nurse’s aide. She was a caring lady who liked to cook for people, dance, and spoil children with treats. She loved her daughter, Angela, very much and spending time with her was the highlight of her life. Angela has been her caretaker for the last 20 years. Phyllis will be greatly missed by those who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Burdett of Bloomfield; half-sister, Mary Ann White of Ottumwa; several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; seven brothers, Paul Lindsey, Trenton Lindsey, Roger Lindsey, Eugene Lindsey, Lloyd Lindsey, Gerald Lindsey, Bob Anderson; and a great-nephew, Tyler Steele. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Alan Paris officiating. Burial will be at the Drakesville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday with the family present to greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. A memorial has been established to her family.