Phyllis Sutton Russell, 96, of Tampa, FL, passed away on January 16, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1924, in Tampa, FL, to the late Phillip and Gladys Broadhurst. Also preceding her in death are her husband, John B. Sutton, Jr., her second husband John Russell, and her granddaughter, Kate Mirabella.
Phyllis was a member of First Baptist Church and South Tampa Fellowship, The Chiselers and The Junior League of Tampa.
Survivors include her daughter Susie (Wayne) of Tallahassee, son John (Cindi) Sutton of Tampa, grandchildren Laura (Ian) Clark, John B. (Sarah) Sutton, and Josh (Kaitlyn) Sutton, as well as four great-grandchildren, Evan and Graham Clark, Jude and Lulu Sutton.
Private services will be held at Myrtle Hill Cemetery for the immediate family due to the COVID pandemic on Thursday, January 21.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her memory to The Chislers, The Junior League of Tampa, or a charity of your choice.