Portsmouth, Virginia
Jun 28, 1920 – Aug 21, 2016
Phyllis W. Fary
Portsmouth - Phyllis Wiggins Fary, 96 years old, died August 21, 2016 at home.
For the last two years of her life, she was lovingly cared for by her two caregivers, Afia and Yuanita in her home where she could be surrounded by her family, friends and her precious dog, Sammie. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Littleton Fary Sr., one son, Lawrence W. Fary, her son in law, Roy William (Billy) Adams, her parents Robert W. and Gertrude G. Wiggins and two brothers, Oird Keith and S. Carter. She is survived by one daughter, Margot F. Adams, one son, Albert L. Fary Jr. and wife Marilyn, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many dear friends and Sammie.
Mrs. Fary was retired from Chesapeake Public Schools. As beloved Principal of the Chesapeake Demonstration School, she created an environment for children to meet success in learning and modeled how to be lovingly respectful and confident in life. Her touch will be felt for generations to come. She loved her God, her family, her school family, her friends, her animals, her country and the arts. She was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church.
A memorial service will be held at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 3300 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703 on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. by The Rev. Julia Dorsey Reed Loomis.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church or The Animal Assistance League, 1149 New Mill Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23322. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry to hear about your aunt , Mary Jo and Tammy
Allison and Cindy Holthoff
August 30, 2016 | Carrollton, VA
Mrs. Fary,
I will always regret never having the opportunity to personally thank you for all you and so many others did to make CDS the special place that it was. You and all of the faculty and staff of that school were not just supremely gifted educators but loving and dedicated people as well. Rest in peace knowing that you changed the lives of so many for the better and once again, thank you.
David Hart
August 29, 2016 | Chesapeake, VA
Margot, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I was not fortunate enough to have known her but I always knew how special she was to you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
dianne frederick
August 27, 2016 | Chesapeake, VA
We loved Phyllis and her love for children and her sense of humor. She was a kind loving person who was so inspiring to be around. Will miss her!
Pat Hart
August 27, 2016 | Chesapeake, VA
Remembered By
Pat Hart
August 27, 2016 | Chesapeake, VA
Remembered By
Pat, Wayne, Paul and David Hart
August 27, 2016 | Chesapeake, VA
Bert, you and your whole family have my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear, sweet mother. She was a shining light to all of us growing up and now that we can look back on her impact on so many lives. We lost our mother two years ago and not a day goes by that we don't see or think of a way she molded our lives from day one. They are both at rest an peace. Your friend, Jim Gaskins, Jacksonville, FL
August 27, 2016
Dear Bert & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with the passing of your mother and our long time neighbor and family friend.
Phyllis was a good next door neighbor to my parents, Ruth and Charles Culpepper while they were live, and today, a good next door neighbor mentor and friend to Bob and I.
We are saddened by your loss and our inability to attend Phyllis's Memorial Service, but will visit with you soon. because we are out of town.
Ruth Carol & Bob Coulbourne
August 26, 2016 | Plano, TX
Remembered By
Ruth Carol & Bob Coulbourne
August 26, 2016 | Plano, TX
