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PHYLLIS HUNTER Obituary

Phyllis S. Hunter, 78, born in Kannapolis, NC on February 24, 1934, passed through the gates of heaven on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, while at home in Sugar Land, Texas, surrounded by her family. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother affectionally known as Weeza, Phyllis retired from the El Paso Electric Company working at Newman Power Plant for many years. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James; her son, David, his four children, Sarah, Christian, James, Adam, and their mother, Naomi Galvan; her daughter, Jana Morey, her child, Haley Morey, and Jana's boyfriend, Jerry Jackson; and her sister, Pat Archer. Memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks that you dance like nobody's watching.

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Published by El Paso Times from Jul. 11 to Jul. 18, 2012.

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Blake

July 10, 2024

I think about you every day, Weeza. Love you.

July 18, 2012

Dear Hunter Family,
Phyllis, you were truly a good friend & one of the nicest, sweetest gal put on this earth. We all will dance in Heaven together. Blessings & peace to your beloved family. Deacon Jesse & Espie Sanchez, La Union, NM

July 16, 2012

Sincere condolences are extended to Jim and family in the loss of Phyllis on behalf of El Paso Natural Gas Company Retiree's Association.

Dyana Denham

July 13, 2012

Jana, David and Mr. Hunter, words cannot express how sorry we we are to hear about Ms. Phyllis passing. I can still see her smile as she always greeted me with. May you find comfort in your family, her memories and knowing she loved you all. Jana the only way to dance at this time in our life is with no one watching! Lol. Our thoughts are with you. Dyana, Emily and Gerda Denham.

John And Doris Rigney

July 13, 2012

My condolence to Jim and family God Bless!

Inez Mota

July 13, 2012

Jana,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, asking our heavenly Father to help you through this sorrowful time. My deepest sympathy to you. I am dancing!
With love (and wonderful memories!)

Julie Haddad

July 12, 2012

What a dear lady Ms. Phyllis was. I thank God for the season in my life we shared. Her smile, love and kindness to me will never be forgotten.

Mr. Hunter, Jana and David...I pray for God's strength to help you through this great loss.

It's so like Phyllis to ask us to dance. I will.

Maria Pace

July 12, 2012

It will have to be a slow dance...
Jana, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love, Mia

Laura Hibbard

July 12, 2012

Phyllis was an awesome friend, woman and mentor. She was an icon in our neighborhood and loved by all. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family. It is good to know she is no longer suffering and she is in heaven with her best friend, my Mom Phyllis Bray. I know they have a lot to catch up on. May God grant you peace and love during this difficult time. Love, Laura Bray Hibbard

July 12, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Haley and your entire family. Please let me know if I can do anything for y'all. Miss you!
Love,
June Donnell

Vanessa McDaniel

July 12, 2012

Praying for your family.

Kathy and Terry Slater

July 12, 2012

Jana and Haley, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you deal with the loss of your mom and grandmother. No matter what age you are, this is not easy. We will definitely dance for her......Kathy and Terry

Hillary (Schrier) Sich

July 12, 2012

Dear Mr. Hunter, David, Jana and family. Sorry for your loss. I will definitely "dance"

Sud Pugil

July 12, 2012

Mr. Hunter, David, and Jana,
My condolences and please know you are in my prayers.
Love Sud

Kelly Wolf

July 12, 2012

Dear Jana, Haley, and Hunter family:

I am so sorry for your loss. I fondly will remember Mrs. Hunter and the family when I visited Jana and Haley in El Paso. I enjoyed the cookouts and all of visits.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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