Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Phyllis Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Boston Avenue Methodist Church Reception to follow. With a vivacious smile and a very definable style, Phyllis Evelyn Landers Logsdon, 85, feisty, fun and friend to everyone, quietly slipped away at her Tulsa home of 53 years, surrounded by family and friends. Phyllis was born on November 17, 1935, in Okemah, OK to John and Vilena Landers. After graduating from Okemah High School in 1953, she attended East Central University in Ada. There she recognized Guy W. Logsdon, whom she'd met two years previously at Methodist Church camp. They were married several weeks later on December 28, 1953. Within the next few years, they had four daughters. Both Phyllis and Guy were gifted singers. With Guy playing guitar and Phyllis accompanying on the piano, they became popular entertainers blending folk songs and ballads with regional and Oklahoma history. And it was in Phyllis's hometown of Okemah, where Guy discovered and researched Woody Guthrie. The Guthrie family became lifelong friends, often staying at the Logsdon's home. Guy and Phyllis were both active in getting Okemah to support their hometown son and sang regularly at the Okemah Annual Woody Guthrie Festival, WoodyFest. But Phyllis's musical interests were expansive. She spoke fondly of the time she attended Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan. She spent several years singing with the Tulsa Opera. Phyllis also sang in the Boston Avenue Methodist Church Choir and for many years performed in their summer musicals. She loved performing during summer Chautauqua and in Murder Mystery Weekends. As her children grew older, Phyllis returned to school, earning her Bachelor's, Master's and most notably, her Doctorate in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tulsa. She co-authored Positively Kindergarten, a developmental guide for kindergarten teachers. For several years, she taught kindergarten at Tulsa Public School's Patrick Henry as well as at Holland Hall. Phyllis was a gracious host at the unending stream of parties and events at the Logsdon household, always a place of music, laughter, great food and a never-ending supply of theater popcorn. Passionate about Tulsa's Gilcrease Museum, she volunteered thousands of hours as a Gillie docent and also served as President of the organization. For much of her adult life, she was a member of the Chapter DS, P.E.O. and was also active in the TU Alumni Association. Phyllis's membership in Tuesday Book Club, Tulsa's oldest book club started in 1905, provided her special enjoyment because of her love of books and learning. Another favorite passion was her support for Seminole's Jasmine Moran Children's Museum. She was an active Board Member since its inception. It was a favorite destination for her to take grandchildren and great-grandchilden. She would encourage everyone to explore this unique family experience 'off the beaten path.' Phyllis was a member of the Roundtable Sunday School class at Boston Avenue for decades. This close group of friends took field trips, (pre-Covid) ate out regularly, comprised a bridge club and often travelled together. They have been wonderfully supportive during her illness. John E. Landers, Phyllis's father, was born in Indian Territory while her mother was born in Oklahoma Territory, making her a member of Oklahoma's First Families of the Twin Territories Association. With an interest in genealogy, Phyllis completed the laborious task of applying to the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is the descendant of a Revolutionary War soldier and became a proud member of Tulsa's DAR Reverend John Robinson Chapter. In 2011, she was inducted into the Okemah Hall of Fame and in 2018, both Guy and Phyllis were inducted into the Tulsa Historical Society Hall of Fame. Phyllis's husband of 64 years, Guy W. Logsdon, daughter Nathalie Logsdon Lester, parents John and Vilena Landers, sister Eleanor and brother Philip Landers predeceased her. Phyllis is survived by a large, devoted group of family and friends including three daughters, Tamara (Jim) Hawkinson, Cindy (Baxter) Black and Susan (Bill) Patterson. Also she had nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren: Audra Hawkinson with Phoenix Shayne, Grace (Hawkinson) and Matt Jolly with Mattie and Hawk, William Hawkinson, Samuel Hawkinson, Jennifer (Black) and Will Cubbage with William and Savannah, Guy (Jessica) Black with Gwendolyn and Magnolia, Heather (Patterson) and Nick Simonini with Storm, Samantha Lester, and Dylan (Chelsea) Lester with Sophia, Cheyenne and soon to be born great-granddaughter named Evelyn after her precious Grandmother Phyllis. Carmen Kinsey, friends with Phyllis since they were 14 years old and cousin, Paula Landers Whiteis provided a special love and companionship throughout these last few months. And a tremendous thanks to "Team Phyllis" Lori (Patterson) Dixon, Lisa (Patterson) Rada, Amy Jobe Nelson, Dr. Michael Landers, Debby Delk-Kerlin and Michael Harper for their loving guidance and assistance during the last few weeks of Phyllis's life. In addition, the Saint Francis Hospice team of Lori May and Jessica Reynolds provided the care required so Phyllis was able to be at home, in her own bedroom and in her own bed during her final days. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Okemah's WoodyFest, Jasmine Moran Children's Museum or Tulsa's Saint Francis Hospice Care. Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Phyllis. Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 1:30pm Boston Avenue Methodist Church Reception to follow.