Phyllis Ellen Gard King
November 26, 1936 ~ November 13, 2017
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ROCKY MOUNT - Phyllis Ellen Gard King, age 80, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017. Born in Dayton, OH on November 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Warren E. Gard and Margaret E. Spahr Gard. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Earl William King; and brother, Larry Gard.
Phyllis was an avid reader and loved working crossword puzzles. She was a wonderful seamstress. She loved gardening and always had beautiful flowers in her yard. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. She will be missed by all who knew her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family.
Phyllis leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters, Karen King Osborne and husband, Ron, of Rocky Mount, and Jill King Landeis and husband, Chris, of Portland, OR. She is also survived by grandchildren, Ryan William Osborne and wife, Brittany, of Zebulon, and Aaron Casey Osborne of Rocky Mount; great-grandchildren, Audrey Lynn Osborne, Hudson William Osborne, and Madelyn Belle Osborne; brothers, (twin) Phillip Gard of Xenia, OH, and Tom Gard of Miamisburg, OH; sisters, Beverly Lipps of New Carlisle, OH, and Debbie McGrew of Kettering, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Carlton Cockrell officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, November 17, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the staff at Spring Arbor for their love and outstanding care of Phyllis over the last 2 years.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association Eastern NC, 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 11/17, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 11/18, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Saturday 11/18, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort sustain you through the love and prayers of friends and family ( 2 Corinthians 13,4). Take care.
To Phyllis’ family. especially Karen and Jill. My heart is heavy as I send my deepest sympathy. I have fond memories of growing up on your block, where all the neighborhood moms and dads were like co-parents to the neighborhood kids. Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Earl were always there for us – to care for us, protect us, love us, and even discipline us when necessary. I’ll always remember the many neighborhood picnics, card games, annual trips to Daytona Beach, rides to dance lessons, Camp Fire Girl candy sales, and practical jokes. I will cherish your mom’s impact on my life. I remember her telling me that while I was a pain in the @__, I was her favorite of the neighborhood kids – wink, wink. I’m sure we were all her favorites. May God bless Phyllis (and Earl) and comfort your family and her many friends during this difficult time. With much love, Diane (McGarvey) Wright