Gavelek, Phyllis E., 86, of Brandon passed away on December 18, 2014. She was born on March 26, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Dale Alderman and Marie Pernie. Phyllis was a graduate of the University of Miami where she became a member of the Sorority, Beta Sigma Phi and was a member for over 50 years. She was a devoted mother and had a heart for Jesus. She was a longtime member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Miami. Phyllis became a member of the Brandon Newcomers group upon relocating to Valrico. She loved to travel and spend time with family and friends. Phyllis is survived by a son Charles Gavelek, Jr., daughters Jerri Laubenthal, Vicki Blankenship, Gayle Chimo, Debbie Frazier, and Cathy Mindheim, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. A Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 11am at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. The family will receive guests from 10am to the start of the service. Burial will take place at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Alzheimer's Association 9365 US HWY19 North, Suite B Pinellas Park, Fl. 33782 or calling 1-800-772-8672, also Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center 1506 Lake Highland Drive Orlando, Fl. 32803 or calling 1-800-330-1910.