PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. - Memorial services for Phyllis Spires Salyer will be held Thursday, August 4th at 5:00 pm at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Panama City Beach, Florida. Phyllis was born in Augusta, Georgia on April 3, 1947. She graduated from Evans High School and attended Augusta College. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Salyer. Mrs. Salyer, age 69, transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at UAB Hospital surrounded by her family. She is survived by her only daughter, Tracy, one grandchild, Christian, and her only brother, Archie Spires of Columbus, Georgia. Mrs. Salyer was a member of First Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama for many years and retired as an administrative secretary from Calhoun Community College in 2011. She later moved to Panama City Beach to be near her daughter. She became a member at Woodlawn United Methodist Church and was known for her kindness and generosity. Her ashes will be scattered at sea in a private family ceremony.
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Time does not heal all wounds.
Archie Spires
Family
July 25, 2023
Archie Spires
July 25, 2023
After 5 years the pain is still there. Tracy and her grandson, Christian continue to miss her and the love she so generously shared with others. We love and miss her deeply.
Archie Spires
Family
July 25, 2021
Four years later and I still think of her daily, and miss her good attitude and willingness to laugh. She will always remain in our fondest memories.
Archie Spires
Sister
July 25, 2020
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow. Only those who have lost someone can know the depths of your feelings.
Mary Minton Bryant
August 3, 2016
I have many fond memories of Phyllis during our years at Evans High. She was a good friend for many years. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Brenda Robertson-Woodruff
August 2, 2016
It was a great shock to learn of Phyllis's passing. She was always a bright shinning light at the college where we both worked. My prayers and condolences to her family. I know she is deeply missed.
Art Bond
August 1, 2016
Phyllis was a great sister-in-law...always had a positive outlook on life, ready to laugh and make us laugh. She will be greatly missed!
Judy Cottrell-Spires
August 1, 2016
Phyllis was positive and influential in her grandson's life. She was always jovial and had a great attitude despite her illness. We love her and will miss her dearly.
Archie Spires
July 31, 2016
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