Phyllis Mae Colbert

Phyllis Mae Colbert, age 79, of Poquoson, Virginia passed away on Saturday February 8, 2020. Phyllis was born March 3, 1940 in Newport News, Virginia to Lucy Mae Gayle and William H. Gayle. Phyllis is survived by her son, Scott E. Colbert and daughter-in-law Tammy L. Colbert; grandchildren, Kara Tharpe-Griffen, Brittany Weisenberg and Michael Tharpe; and great-grandchildren, Leah Nelson, Bailey Carter, Savanna Altman and Keagan Weisenberg. Phyllis was preceded in death by her father, William H. Gayle and mother Lucy Mae Gayle; brother, William Hopson Gayle Sr.; sister Ann Spencer and brother Jack Gayle. Phyllis worked as an Administrative Supervisor for the City of Newport News Fire Department for thirty-five years until her retirement in 2001. A graveside service for Phyllis will be held Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.parklawn-woodfh.com for the Colbert family.