Phyllis Ann Blake

She was born on October 29, 1945 to the late Walter Coleman and Helen Wilburn.

Phyllis was known for her loving heart, her kindness and her generosity. She worked as a homemaker and after her children were grown, she became a caretaker for her foster mother, Betty Miller, for 13 years and was always happiest when surrounded by those she loved.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Billy A. Blake: her daughter, Patricia Ann Reed; her parents; four sisters, Rose, Margaret, Connie and Pat; her brother, Gene; and son-in-law, Melvin Wardrup.

She is survived by her brother, Bobby Miller; foster sisters, Kathy and June Miller; four children; Rebecca (Eric) Buckland, Virginia K. Wardrup, Kathy Blake and Paul Blake; ten grandchildren, Crystal Reed, Micki (Jeremy) Martin, Zachary (Michelle) Avis, Wendy (Ray) Pesante, Kassidy Pollock, Courtney (William) Wright, Aaron (Ashlyn) Snyder, Tyler Blake, Tanner (Taylor) Blake and Tabitha Blake. Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren, Cara Fayak, Tyler Reed, Kaynell Long, Harley Long, Zachary Avis, Jr., Levi Avis, Ash Avis, Zander Avis, Laylah Wilson, Brady Wright, Addison Snyder, Bentley Hayes, and Brantley Blake.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 West Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, WV.

Friends may gather one hour prior to the service beginning at 5:00 P.M.

Phyllis’ kindness and love left an indelible mark on everyone she met, and her memory will forever be cherished by all who knew her. As the words of her favorite song says, her wish was that one day she would “Go rest high on that mountain.” And in her words, “When you think of me, place your hand on your heart and know that I am always with you and that I love you.”

Words of comfort and sympathy may be sent to the family by going to www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.