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Phyllis Gallimore Obituary
SALISBURY - Phyllis Alls Gallimore, 71, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at her residence.
Born Dec. 2, 1939, in Montgomery County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Luther Alls and Inez Trimble Alls.
Educated in Montgomery County schools in Blacksburg, Va., she worked in the dairy farm industry.
She was a member of Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Lexington.
Preceding her in death were husband Elmer June Gallimore, who died Jan. 29, 2006; and brother-in-law Charles Ratcliff.
Survivors include sons Donald Gallimore (Loretta) of Tonopah, Nev., Paul Gallimore, Leon Gallimore (Deborah), all of Salisbury; daughters Shirley Benfield (Philip), Treva Ridenhour (Nathan Kepley), all of Salisbury; brothers Richard Alls (Kathleen) of Salem, Va., Gerald Alls (Elvira) of Blacksburg, Va., Wayne Alls of Christiansburg, Va.; sisters Charlotte A. Ratcliff of Blacksburg, Va., Evelyne Mueller (Roger) of Richmond, Va., and Clorene Brizendine (Robert) of Powhatan, Va.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and countless friends.
Visitation and Services: Visitation is 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at Lyerly Funeral Home; and at other times, the family will be at the residence.
The service will begin at 1 p.m. in the James C. Lyerly Chapel, with the Rev. Kenny Marshburn officiating. Burial will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens in Rockwell.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 3 at Landmark United Pentecostal Church, 208 Landmark Place, Lexington, NC 27292.
Memorials: Friends may send flowers; or memorials may be made to Lyerly Funeral Home, P.O. Box 279, Salisbury, NC 28145.
Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Gallimore family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Gallimore
Gloria Ruiz
April 3, 2011
I love you Meme and I will miss you greatly. The only thing that helps me thru this is knowing that you were ready to go home with the Lord. I have never meet someone that rejoiced on their death bed. I hope that if I ever have to go thru that that I can be atleast half the woman that you were. To my family I hope that we can all get thru this and stay a family. It is something that i know that Meme wanted. I love you all.
To A Beautiful, Loving, Wonderful, & Amazing Woman!
Aimee & Steve Nava
April 2, 2011
Phyllis "Meme" was an Amazing woman! She was on fire for the lord & was always there for everyone with a smile. I have memories of her when I was a teenager. I was best friends with her grand daughters; Crystal, Gloria, & Jessica. She always made me laugh, & even shared the love of Christ with me & of-course her love. We all know she's not suffering anymore & she's up there rejoicing with the Angels & watching over each & everyone of us. I know that Meme wouldn't want us to be crying @ this time but smiling that she's not sufferring anymore. That she is with her Ultimate Father. "God". I'm so sorry for what you all are going through & I wish I could be there for all of you. I know it's hard, but remember where Meme is now & that will help. She will always be in our hearts, minds, soul, but still always taking care of us by watching over us from above. Steve(my son) & I love & miss all of you & are praying for comfort & strength for all of you. Also, here's a great bible verse that helped me when my grandmother died & I took it really hard & I had to lean on God even more for some support or I would have lost it. I hope it helps. Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Phyllis "Meme" You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten! we love & miss you! Will see you when my time comes.
William Johnson
April 1, 2011
Don, Paul, Leon, Shirley, and Treva, your mom touched many lives. She shared her love with not only her children but with everyone she came in contact with. God has a special place for her now. May peace and understanding comfort all of you during this time of loss. All my love to each of you.
Rebecca Gallimore
April 1, 2011
Well your time on earth has come to a end and now it is time for you to go home to your maker and pawpaw. Even though it breaks my heart to say goodbye to the best grandma ever I will cry tears of joy because I know you are in a better place right now and you are looking down on your family keeping us safe. Please know that I love you with all my heart and I am going to miss you more then you will ever know..R.I.P my beautilful meme!!!
March 31, 2011
There's one more angel in heaven tonight!Thank you for all the love you had to give us kids who hung out at your house.We always knew we could turn to you for love and comfort.I love you! Janet Hodges Keys
donna little
March 31, 2011
to someone that never meet a stranger. You are now home with your loved one pawpaw june . You will be missed but you will be watching over everyone and keeping them safe. I love you and will miss you very much
Laura Fowler
March 31, 2011
To a great woman who was truly loved and will be missed very much. She went home to be with paw paw June. They were reunited 3/30/2011. I hope you rest in peace Meme I love you and you'll always be in my heart. <3
Debra Pope
March 31, 2011
This is a great angel who will trulely be missed and loved so very much. She always was there for me and many others when she was needed. I love her so much, but i know she is at peace now.
Patty Dove
March 31, 2011
My aunt Phyllis was a wonderful woman she always welcomed me with open arms and alot of love she will be greatly missed.Paw paw June and phyllis were like my mom and dad i stayed with them growing up more than i did at home.You could not find better people than Phyllis and June if you went around the world twice.I love them both and they will live on in my heart forever....To there children I just wanted to say Iam very sorry for your lost she was a great woman that could not have loved her children anymore but you were very blessed to have had a wonderful mother and father...I love you all, Patty Dove and Family
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