Phyllis Ann Abrell DeHart, 73, of Columbia, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Russell County Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1952 in Russell County, a daughter of the late William “Bill” and Dorothy Antle Sullivan.
Phyllis was a retired seamstress having worked for herself, as well as Fruit of the Loom and Suttons. She was a member of Russell Springs Church of God where she was a certified Sunday School teacher. Phyllis loved reading and studying her Bible and spending time with her family.
SURVIVORS:
4 grandchildren: Justin (and Kristen) Burton of Russell Springs, Heather (and Keith) Brown of Russell Springs, Michael Pierce of Columbia, and Tara Pierce of Russell Springs
5 great-grandchildren: Grady Burton, Bayley Burton, Leah Brown, Dayne Burton, and Hannah Brown
1 sister: Anita Morgan of Russell Springs
2 sons-in-law: Joe David Burton and Mark Pierce of Columbia
A host of nieces & nephews
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by two daughters: Vanessa Laureen Burton and Tracey Lynn Pierce; and her husbands: Elder Ray “Joe” Abrell, R.C. Beane, and Clifford DeHart.
Funeral Service: Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Josh Robinson officiating
Burial: Brockman-Kerr Cemetery
Visitation: Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and Friday beginning at 7:30amCT at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Justin Burton, Michael Pierce, Mitchell Morgan, Ross Morgan, Brian Moore, and Danny Abrell
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.







