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Phyllis Burrows Obituary
Burrows, Phyllis On June 30, 2008, Phyllis Burrows (nee Wollins), 83, passed away after a long illness. She is survived by her daughters, Patti Pancoe of Chevy Chase, Maryland, Peggy Pancoe Rosoff (Dennis-deceased) of Wilmington, North Carolina and Polly Pancoe Kortlander (Fred) of Chicago, granddaughters Rebecca and Pamela Rosoff, and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis grew up in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Nathan and Esther Wollins (both deceased), and was the sister of Jody Wollins Klein (deceased) of Boston and brother Marvin Wollins (deceased) of Akron. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1947 where she was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. There she met and married her previous husband Walter Pancoe. She had a career in interior design as well as an interest in volunteer work. For many years, she was a docent at the Art Institute of Chicago. She was a member of the Board of "Off The Ground, Inc." and was involved with The Ravinia Festival as well as The International Visitors Center of Chicago and many other charitable organizations. She was a member of North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe, Illinois during her many years living in Winnetka, Illinois. She was later married a short time to Bernard Burrows (deceased) during which time she lived in Marion, Ohio. Always known for her bright smile and cheery attitude, she was loved by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, 6121 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852. 
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Jacquie Brave
July 7, 2008
Dear Polly,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Now we all know where you caught your volunteerism bug, your attachment to Ravinia and your great sense of color. You are fun to be around just as your Mom must have been.
Sincerely, Jacquie Brave
terry rubenstein
July 3, 2008
Peggy, Polly and Patti and all of your spouses and children. My sincerest sympathy to you on the loss of Aunt Phyllis. When we were growing up she was always the highlight of our visits to Chicago. We loved being with her --she was fun and funny. You were such devoted daughters to her in her later years and I know this had to be a great comfort to her. With Love, Cousin Terry
Kathe Elwell
July 3, 2008
Polly et al:
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with the entire Pancoe clan.
Joyce J. Ginsburg
July 3, 2008
Dear Polly and Family -
My deepest sympathy in the passing of your beautiful mother. May the many wonderful memories give you strength at this time. Maybe knowing many care will also add to your strength at this time.
May her memory live on for a very long time.
With deepest sympathy,
Joyce J. Ginsburg
Janice Kingoff
July 1, 2008
Peggy, I am so sorry for your loss.
I can see where you got your good
looks from her picture. I will visit when you get back to Wilmington.
Peggy Pancoe Rosoff
July 1, 2008
There are no words that can express how big our loss is. My mom raised us on MilkyWays, hearts and love and we will forever miss her. My daughter said it so perfectly, she is "in" us.
Peggy Pancoe Rosoff
July 1, 2008
My mom raised us on Milky Ways and hearts. She will live on in our hearts and souls and we are so very lucky to have had her in our lives. As my daughter said, she is "in" us. We will miss her terribly.
Polly and Fred Kortlander
July 1, 2008
Mom thank you for a beautiful life. We miss you. Love, Polly and Fred
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