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Phyliss Flythe Obituary

Phyliss C. Flythe PORTSMOUTH - Phyliss C. Flythe, 72, of the 700 block of Bold St., died Aug. 7, 2009, in : Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Born in Portsmouth, she was a homemaker for 52 years and a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church where she was involved with the United Voices Choir. A 1954 graduate of Hayden High School, Franklin, Va., she attended Virginia Union University and Norfolk State College. Survivors include her husband, McKinley Flythe; daughter, Mrs. Sherri F. Hunter (David), both of Portsmouth; son, Mr. Kenneth Flythe Sr. (Gina) of Evans, Ga.; one brother, Mr. Reginald L. Connor Jr. of Portsmouth; five grandchildren, JaRon D. Flythe of Greensboro, N.C., Kenneth Flythe Jr., Kendall Flythe, and Kameryn Flythe, all of Evans, Ga., and Davida R. Hunter; one great-grandchild, Jordan J. Hunter, both of Portsmouth. She was predeceased by her mother, Mrs. Annie W. Connor and father, Mr. Reginald Connor Sr., both of Portsmouth. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Portsmouth, with Bishop Curtis E. Edmonds Sr. presiding. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The family will receive visitors at the home of Sherri (Flythe) Hunter, 403 Einsenhower Circle, Portsmouth. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 12, 2009.

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Kenny & Sandra Craig

August 17, 2009

Kenny, Gina, and Flythe Family, We are deeply saddened by the loss of Ms Phyllis. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. Just remember to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct thy path".

August 13, 2009

Kenny & Sherri, I'm sorry to hear of your lost. May God continue to bless you and your family at this time. Carla (Saunders)Davis

Roger Granger

August 12, 2009

To KD, Kenny and Sherri:
We were deeply saddened to hear of Phyllis passing. May you all know that others share in your loss. May God's Blessings continue to shower upon each of you.Take care of each other and God will do the rest.
Roger,Virginia and Granger Families in Newsoms,Virginia.

Karen Jensen

August 12, 2009

Kenneth, Gina & family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss of a dear Mother and Grandmother. May your memories be sweet and help to lighten your sorrow. Our loved ones pass this life with afflictions but are freed from them in Heaven.

Linell Orton

August 12, 2009

Sorry to hear of your great loss. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. remember that in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths. May God continue to bless the family in their time of bereavement. Remember that He is a shelter in the time of storm. Continue to pray and never cease.

Sorrowfully,
Linell Orton
Freeman and Orton family

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