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Phyllis Cannady Obituary
Garner
Phyllis Russ Cannady, 61, passed away Sunday at her home. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Abel Russ and Gracie Griffin Russ.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 1200 Benson Road, Garner.
Survivors include her sister, Patricia Russ Thompson and husband, David of Shelby; brother, William Abel Russ of Coats; nephew, Russ Thompson; nieces, Kelli Wall, Casey Russ and Angela Russ; great nephews, Thomas Pope and Lucas Wall; great niece, Caylin Wall; step-nephews, Jerry Roberson and Dwayne Ellis and step-niece, Amber Blanton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Russ and sister-in-law, Trena Russ.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the SPCA, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603.
Condolences may be made to www.bryan-leefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Cannady
November 14, 2012
Remembering Phyllis brings an immediate smile. I was friends with her sister, Pat, in high school and remember her as being funny, accepting and genuine. What a wonderful gift.
Pat, and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Dorinda Williford Strother
Dasha Baldwin
November 14, 2012
Phyllis will be missed by her McDaniel Rd. friends. She was who she was and that was it. That's something I appreciated about her. May she rest in peace and God comfort her family.
Mary Khalilian-Reese (aka Jane Hooten)
November 14, 2012
Phyllis and I attend the same church New Bethel Baptist while growing up and same grades in school and graduating from Garner Sr. High in 1969. Phyllis was one of my friends all during that time. She was always a jolly person and had a good sense of humor. I'm so sorry for the family's loss and pray for the peace of Christ to be with her family.
Joyce Sorrell
November 14, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort each of you at this most difficult time. Love, Joyce Stephenson Sorrell(GSHS classmate of 1969)
Kelli Wall
November 13, 2012
There is no doubt that Phyllis stood out from the majority and will be remembered and missed by many. As a child, she was my very best friend. She taught me so much about her passions: animals, gardening, antiques, jewelry, cooking, crafts, and always sticking up for yourself! I admired her for being such a tough, outgoing person who made me laugh like crazy. Despite her tough facade, she had an incredibly tender heart. To say the least, our family just won't be the same without her.
November 13, 2012
I had my first and only meeting with Phyllis at my daughter( Trena Russ) funeral. She was a very kind and helpful lady to me. She was very sweet and really thought a lot of Trena. WA I am so sorry to hear of yet another loss for you. I am sorry I haven't kept in touch,but, I have been thinking of you. My prayers and sympathy are with you. Love You. Susie
Vicki Campbell
November 13, 2012
Phyllis was a wonderful person and friend. We shared many laughs in high school. I saw her several times a week at "her store" before we left Garner. She always greeted me with "Hey Girl." She could always make me smile no matter what was going on. I'm so, so sorry to hear of your loss. She will be missed by many!
crystal barr
November 13, 2012
Phyllis was my in -town mama. She watched many youngins in the communtity grow up, and even helped some get a job at handee hugo's where she served with 20+ years of her life with loyalty. Those who knew her know she was tough on the outside and she bounced a lot of people out of that store through the years. BUT those that know her well know that she was soft on the inside. Always willing to help the under dog. She loved all animals and she would be touched to know her family asked for donations to the SPCA in her memory. She will be greatly missed by me. My love and condolences go out to her family.
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