Phyllis Hall

Perry, GA – Phyllis (Gilbertson) Hall, age 76, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 29, 1948, in Crookston, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Milton and Dorothy (Derr) Gilbertson. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Johnnie Alfred Hall, Jr.

Phyllis lived a life marked by her deep family values and her active involvement in her community. She was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church, where she cherished her time spent with fellow members. Her love for family was evident in everything she did, from her passion for cooking and traveling to her enjoyment of word search puzzles.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Michelle Merrell (Kelly) of Kathleen, GA; her son, John Hall (Kim) of Phoenix, AZ; and her daughter, Jennifer Jowers (Ben) of Perry, GA. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who were the lights of her life. Phyllis is remembered fondly by her siblings: Jim Gilbertson (Melanie) of Crookston, MN; Milo Gilbertson of Warroad, MN; and Marlene Hansen (Dale) of Hallock, MN, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate Phyllis’s life will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel and Crematory. The visitation will be held an hour prior. The interment will be at Andersonville National Cemetery. Reverend Jeremy Emory will be officiating. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Phyllis’s honor to Heart of GA Hospice or The Salvation Army, organizations that reflect her spirit of compassion and generosity.

Phyllis Hall’s legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched with her warmth, love, and kindness. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her. 

With honor, Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.