Phyllis Yow Turnage, 60, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016, after a brief illness.

Phyllis was born January 2, 1956 to the Herbert Eugene Yow and the late Thelma Marie James Yow. Phyllis was, above all else, a giver.

A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 1pm at the Church at Clayton Crossing, 11407 US Business 70 HWY West, Clayton, NC 27520. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park will be private.

She is survived by her father, Herbert Eugene Yow; brothers, Randy, Steve and David Yow; sister, Lori Yow Settles; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to I Choose Pregnancy Support Services at ichoosepartners.org or Second Chance Pet Adoptions at secondchancenc.org.

Arrangements are by McLaurin Funeral Home.