Phyllis Kaye (Burgess) Amonett of Albany, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Medical Center in Albany, Kentucky, having attained the age of 73 years, and 25 days. She was born on Wednesday, June 11, 1952, in Albany, Kentucky, the daughter of Gail & Lucille (Vincent) Burgess. Phyllis was of the Christian faith and a devoted member of Westview Christian Church since 1971. She was deeply committed to the fight against cancer, dedicating over five years of her life to actively supporting Relay for Life. She also enjoyed relaxing with her favorite television shows and, above all, treasured time with her grandchildren. Always ready to help others, Phyllis would have easily won the title of ‘Best Nina Ever’. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Allie Vincent.
She is survived by her husband Jack Amonett, whom she wed on December 31, 1970, son, Vince (& Amy) Amonett, both of Albany Kentucky, sister, Patricia (& Donnie) Sewell, grandchildren, Brennen Amonett, Raegan Amonett, special nieces, Kim Sewell, Zada Groce, Juli (& Travis) Denney, Alisha Tolbert, and many other family and friends.
The funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. C.S.T. in the Memory Chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Tipton officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. C.S.T, and again on Thursday morning, beginning at 6:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Burial will be in the Memorial Hill Cemetery in Albany, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy appreciated to the Westview Church, Relay for Life.
Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany, Kentucky, is honored to be in charge of the arrangements