Phyllis Marie Scott Burnett


Phyllis Marie (Johnson) Scott Burnett of Lansing, passed away December 26, 2022, at the age of 70. Phyllis was born in Springfield, OH, October 12, 1952, the daughter of Estill and Lora (Thacker) Johnson. She was a lifetime member of VFW Post 6132, member of the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and the 40 et 8 Voiture 946. Phyllis had many hobbies that included, knitting, dancing, karaoke, lotto, bingo, NASCAR, playing Monopoly, UNO and Right-Left-Center. She was the queen of shopping and loved to party but the most important thing to her was spending time with her family.
Phyllis is survived by her soulmate, Richard Connick of Lansing; children, JoAnna (Dennis) Rouse, Frederick Scott Jr., Sarah (Enrique) Benavides, all of Pt. Huron; grandchildren, Shadilea (Gabriel), Eric, Juan, Andrew (Amanda), Austin, Justice, Drix and Miguel; nine great grandchildren; sisters, Ellen (Phil) Beam, Judy (Clinton) Slone; brother, Zak (Diana) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Loretta (Ken) Miller, Lora Slone, Jack Johnson, Estill Johnson Jr., JoAnna Johnson and Cleovis Johnson.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Interment followed in Munger Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the VFW Post 6132, 3104 W. St. Joseph Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.