Phyllis Jean Drum

She was born April 6, 1939, in Taylorsville, NC. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Cletus and Mary Mays. After graduating from Bunker Hill High School, she married Theron “Jake” Drum. They were married 33 years prior to his passing in 1991. Phyllis was a devoted wife and loving mother to three sons.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Conover, NC, where she served the Lord through numerous committees over the years. While volunteering at the Lutheran Home, Phyllis assisted the residents with card making which brought her great joy.

Phyllis worked in various types of hunting and sporting good retail. She and Jake owned Riverview Bait Shop for many years. In addition, she worked at Charlie’s Bait Shop, Not Just Archery II, and Kmart in their sporting goods department. Her vast knowledge in marksmanship led her to become the first female firearm instructor at CVCC in Catawba County.

Phyllis loved spending time at Oak Island. She enjoyed long walks on the beach and collecting shells. Phyllis liked gardening, bird watching, raising chickens, making cards for all occasions, playing hymns on her keyboard, reading, riding her golf cart, cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren who adored her. In addition, Phyllis had an enormous collection of stylish hats that she loved to wear. There were very few occasions she was not wearing one at church or other outings.

Phyllis is survived by her brothers, Rowe Mays and wife Peggy, Larry Mays and wife Eunice, three sons; Theron Evans Drum Jr. and wife Stephanie, Ty R. Drum and wife Karen and Kent D. Drum; treasured grandchildren, Amanda Hefner and husband Dusty, Hunter Drum, Lindsay Drum, Logan Drum (Michael), Jacob Drum (Ashley), Emily Drum and four great grandchildren, Kayla, Payton, River and Evelyn, nephews, nieces, cousins and a very special friend to her and the family, Kelly Ward.

A celebration of life service will be held at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Friday, March 4, 2022, at 2:30 pm, with Pastor Scott Bollinger officiating. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall from 12:30 to 2:15 pm prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the “Hayleigh Herman Fund” c/o Mt. Zion Lutheran Church,

4420 County Home Road Conover, NC, 28613