Mrs. Blackwell was born August 30, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Thelma McNeilly. Phyllis was a member of Beach Road Baptist Church. She enjoyed serving and working with children in Children's Church and Sunday School.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Robert Roy Blackwell; a daughter Diane Blackwell of Rocky Mount; three grandchildren, Mike, Shaun, and Jen; two great-grandchildren, Kate and Anastasia; a brother, Gordon McNeilly; and a daughter-in-law, Carla White. She was preceded in death by a son Dennis Blackwell; a sister, Geraldine McClellan; and a brother, David McNeilly.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in the Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Wrenn officiating. The family will have visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Northwood Cemetery. The service will be broadcast via Facebook Live and be on the Facebook page for future viewing.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
