AHOSKIE – Phyllis Story Early, age 86, of W. Stokes St., died Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Guardian Care of Ahoskie.
Mrs. Early was born in Suffolk, VA, on June 6, 1925, a daughter of the late Obie F. and Virginia Earehart Story. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ahoskie and had retired as an EKG Technician at Roanoke Chowan Hospital. She was the widow of Ray Harmon Early, Sr.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, William S. Early and wife, Laura of Aulander, NC; her grandchildren, Ginger Early Taylor and Ray Harmon Early, III, both of Kinston, NC, Betty Early Adams of Ahoskie, NC, and June M. Early and Gunter Early, both of Greenville, NC. She is also survived by three great grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, Mrs. Early was predeceased by a son, Ray Harmon Early, Jr.
The family will receive friends at Garrett-Jones Funeral Home from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. on Monday and other times at the home. A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at Garrett-Jones Funeral Home in Ahoskie with the Rev. Dr. Daniel Glaze officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery in Suffolk, VA at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Family and friends may send condolences and sign the online guestbook by visiting www.garrettjonesfh.com.
Garrett-Jones Funeral Home is serving the Early family.
Bill,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know you and your family have many wonderful memories to cherish.
May God bless you and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Kathy Parker
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you.
Dear Bill and Family, I know that Phyllis had not been well for a while but now she will rest in peace. I am sorry for your loss.
Sincerely
Bobbie Armstrong
Best Regards and well wishes to all family and friends during this time.
Tim Ivey
My condolences to family for their loss. I had the pleasure of working with Phyllis back in 1983-85, at RCH. I pranked her good on April Fool’s Day one year. I made up a fake patient, named Ron McDonald, who needed breathing treatments every hour. She came in early and ran to the floor trying to find him. Hilarious! She was a good sport about it. She got back at me by going to get us a salad at a restaurant one day. She asked me what I wanted on it,and that is what I got. No lettuce, just onions, tomatoes, cheese, etc. She will be missed greatly.