Phyllis Ann Mayes

Phyllis Ann Mayes, 88, went home to be with her Lord Monday, February 6, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

She was born November 18, 1934, in Beverly, OH, a daughter of the late Frank Wilson and Garnet Marie (Cozzens) Wilson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Mayes; a granddaughter, Melissa Shamblin; and stepfather, Lambert Biehl.

Phyllis was a member of Pleasant View Church in Gallipolis Ferry.  She retired from the Gallipolis Children's Home in Gallipolis and Walmart of Gallipolis.  Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, her pets, and going to church, then dinner at Bob Evans Restaurant every Sunday.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Shamblin of Point Pleasant and Vicky (Robert) Kennard of Point Pleasant; sons, Dwaine L. (Missy) Mayes of Point Pleasant and Timothy A. Mayes of Point Pleasant; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, with Pastor Ted Nance officiating.  Burial will follow at the Suncrest Cemetery in Point Pleasant.  The family will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral service Thursday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.