OBITUARY: Phyllis Ann Donaldson
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Donaldson, 69, Topeka, died Wed., Jan. 14, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. She was born June 27, 1939, at Garnett, the daughter of Clyde L. and Minnie L. (Smith) Berry. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1957. She was employed by Capper's Publications; The Prudential; Trinity Insurance; and Capitol City Bank. Phyllis was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church. She was married to Lawrence H. Anderson on May 18, 1958. They were divorced. She was married to Robert W. Donaldson on Oct. 19, 1984. He survives of the home. Also surviving are 2 children: Cynthia K. Rhodes (David) of Emporia, and Ryan L. Anderson (Stacey) of Lawrence; a brother: Carl L. Berry (Elaine) of W. Des Moines, IA; 3 granddaughters: Amy L. Herl, Angela L. Hysom, and Ashlee R. Anderson; a great-granddaughter: Keyara T. Hysom; 5 step-children: Terry Donaldson, Melanie Donaldson, Shannon Donaldson, and John Donaldson all of Topeka and Kathy Green (Michael) of Perry; 12 step-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Arlene Talbot-Swank. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Tues., Jan. 20, 2009, at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 NE Chester, Topeka. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th, Topeka. Phyllis will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Mon., at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800.