Phyllis J. Barrett

Phyllis J. Barrett 88, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born on February 20, 1934 in Mississippi, the daughter of William P. and Dorothy (Shaw) Smith. On November 27, 1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas, she married Leonard Earl “Honey” Barrett. He preceded her in death on July 23, 1993.

Mrs. Barrett had worked for Rochester Metals and had been a motor route carrier for the Rochester Sentinel for numerous years. She enjoyed crocheting and bingo.

Survivors include her daughter, Sue Schaeffner, Rochester, Indiana, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons, Charles Richardson, Gary Richardson, daughters, Gail See, Annette White, Kathryn Mounts, grandson, Joseph Mounts Jr., sisters, Laura Williams and Patricia A. Rhoades Jylland.

Private interment will take place at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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