Phyllis Mae Colbert

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.