Clarksville, TN – A Celebration of Life service for Phyllis Janette Kerr, age 90, of Joplin, MO, will be Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at 12:00pm at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service.
Phyllis passed away on December 16th, 2025. She was born on September 1st, 1935 in Council Grove, Kansas to Milan and Wilma Hanson. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She volunteered for 25 years with the Veterans Van Service and Helping Hands in Clarksville, TN, as well as American Red Cross in Germany.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Kerr; daughter Rhonda Kerr; and son, James Kerr, as well as her sisters, Mary Matthews and Doris Pearson; and brother, James Hanson.
She is survived by her children: Angela (John) Leach, Teresa Kerr, Pamela (James) Shadowens, and Richard (Becca) Kerr; 12 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren.
Please visit Phyllis’ online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.
About Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory
The caring and experienced professionals at Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory are here to support you through this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services tailored to your family’s specific needs and preferences. You can rely on us to help you plan a personal and lasting tribute to your loved one. We will carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time.
You are welcome to call us at any time, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience. We also provide a wealth of information on our website, allowing you to learn more from the comfort of your own home.
Sykes Funeral Home is Middle Tennessee’s exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care. As members of this network, we deliver world-class service to former and current members of the U.S. military and their families. All package prices for this program can be found at the links above. Whether you choose a National Cemetery, burial at sea, or even a private cemetery, we guarantee that military honors will be conducted appropriately.
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