Phyllis Anna was born in Hammond, Louisiana on November 24, 1922 to Edward and Edna Drott. She was raised in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Phyllis was a United States Veteran, Navy WAVES, 12-05-1942 to 12-29-1945. She graduated from Denver University with an English major on 06-11-1949. She married Floyd A. Vanderpool, Jr. who preceded her in death less than a year ago. She is survived by Tracy (Gary) Smith, Christina and Jeremy Kirby, Jim (Julie) Vanderpool, Jessica Vanderpool. She was very much a devoted wife, mother, and Grannie.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to a memorial fund that has been set up for Bethlehem Lutheran Church under her name.