Phyllis Mae Mowery, 84, passed away on August 5, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born on December 5, 1934 in Millville, PA; she was the daughter of the late Leroy Thrash and Lula Lyons Thrash and wife of the late Lee Arnold Mowery. Phyllis and Lee were both born on their aunt’s farms four miles and four hours apart. They met in school and became husband and wife soon after. They were together for 61 glorious years.
Phyllis attended and graduated from a business accounting school and Lee Mowery joined the Air Force, where they served for 22 years before retiring. They enjoyed the opportunity to travel and live in beautiful places, such as Japan and Hawaii. They eventually retired in Maryland for 30 years before moving to North Carolina. Throughout Phyllis’s career, she worked in a bank and finance until she retired. She enjoyed raising three boys and one daughter. She also stayed active teaching children in the Church. Her hobbies included making crafts, decorating cakes, sewing, cooking for holiday occasions, and being a member of the Eastern Star. She also loved to sing, play the ukulele, piano and organ. She was funny, enjoyed life, and lived her life following God.
She is survived by her son: Doug Mowery and wife Sue of Fernandina Beach, FL; her daughter: Vicki Buchanan and husband Alton Buck Buchanan of Smithfield; by her brother: Paul Thrash and wife Angela Thrash, of Myrtle Beach, SC; by her grandchildren: Jill Blair and husband Adrian; Casey Dreher and husband Jason; Katie Spear and husband Jeff; William Michetti; great-grandchildren: Quintin, Maxwell, Nolan, Finley, and Dean; a niece and nephew and their families in Pennsylvania; and other family and friends, including several cousins.
Phyllis was also preceded in death by two sons: Ricky Mowery and Kris Mowery.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11 am at Vintage Church (118 S. Person Street – Raleigh, NC), with a reception following. Private Family Graveside Services will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Phyllis.
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