Born on August 10, 1944 in Charleston, SC to the late George William McMurtry, Sr and Thelma Bland McMurtry.
Phyllis loved to garden and she was known as NaNa and Princess by her grandbabies. She loved to read and started a library at her nursing home. Phyllis also loved to bake.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Julie Chestnut; sons, James Graham and Jason Chestnut; grandchildren, Nicholas Graham, Cheyenne Graham, Mary Caitlin Chestnut, Jason Chestnut and Cole Chestnut; brother, George McMurtry, Jr. and aunt, Doris Sott.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremation located at 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. 843-797-2222.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be viewed and shared at www.carolinamemorial.com.