** Narrative summary of the obituary: Phyllis Howell Mewborn, 70, of Franklin, died on 12 Aug 2012. She owned Century 21 Gold Market Realty, was an avid golfer, and member of Franklin Baptist Church. She was survived by her husband, three children, seven grandchildren, and three stepchildren. ** Narrative summary of funeral services: A funeral was held on 15 Aug 2012 at Franklin Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Brent Kimlick and Rev. Sharon James. Burial followed in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family received friends on 14 Aug 2012 at Wright Funeral Home. ## Transcript Phyllis Anne Howell 8 May 1942 - 12 August 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phyllis Howell Mewborn May 8, 1942 - August 12, 2012 Franklin - Phyllis Howell Mewborn, 70, owner of Century 21 Gold Market Realty in Franklin, passed away suddenly August 12, 2012. A lifelong resident of Franklin, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Howell, Sr. and Emily Vaughan Howell. Phyllis, an avid golfer, was a member of Cypress Cove Country Club, the Ladies Golf Association and the Suffolk Ladies Golf Association. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, R. Harry Mewborn, Jr.; two daughters, Lisa T. Wiese and husband, Bill, of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Cindy T. Benton and husband, David, of Franklin; a son, Michael E. Taylor and wife, Danielle, of Kill Devil Hills, NC; a sister, Jean H. Darden and husband, Hunter, of Franklin; a brother, J. Edward Howell, Jr., and wife, Marti, of Franklin; seven grandchildren, Capt. Austin Wiese (Kayla), Ashley M. Wiese, Justin M. Taylor, Chad M. Benton, Kassidy N. Taylor, Emily G. Benton and Wade T. Benton; Harry's three children, Kip Mewborn, Karen Michaels and Anne Scott and many dear friends and family members. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in Franklin Baptist Church with the Rev. Brent Kimlick and Rev. Sharon James officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday [August 14, 2012] from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials be made to Franklin Baptist Church, 208 N. High Street, Franklin, VA or the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Dr., Franklin, VA 23851. [See https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/1557436] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 8 May 1942 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 12 August 2012 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Phyllis Howell Mewborn | |---------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 70 | | Birth | 8 May 1942; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 12 August 2012; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------| | Phyllis Howell Mewborn | Decedent | Franklin | | James Edward Howell, Sr. | Father (deceased) | Not stated | | Emily Vaughan Howell | Mother (deceased) | Not stated | | R. Harry Mewborn, Jr. | Husband | Not stated | | Lisa T. Wiese | Daughter | Roanoke Rapids, NC | | Bill Wiese | Son-in-law | Roanoke Rapids, NC | | Cindy T. Benton | Daughter | Franklin | | David Benton | Son-in-law | Franklin | | Michael E. Taylor | Son | Kill Devil Hills, NC | | Danielle Taylor | Daughter-in-law | Kill Devil Hills, NC | | Jean H. Darden | Sister | Franklin | | Hunter Darden | Brother-in-law | Franklin | | J. Edward Howell, Jr. | Brother | Franklin | | Marti Howell | Sister-in-law | Franklin | | Capt. Austin Wiese | Grandson | Not stated | | Kayla Wiese | Granddaughter-in-law | Not stated | | Ashley M. Wiese | Grandchild | Not stated | | Justin M. Taylor | Grandchild | Not stated | | Chad M. Benton | Grandchild | Not stated | | Kassidy N. Taylor | Grandchild | Not stated | | Emily G. Benton | Grandchild | Not stated | | Wade T. Benton | Grandchild | Not stated | | Kip Mewborn | Stepchild | Not stated | | Karen Michaels | Stepchild | Not stated | | Anne Scott | Stepchild | Not stated | ## Publication Details | Detail | Information | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Publication Date | 15 August 2012 | | Funeral Home | Wright Funeral Home | | Obituary Source | https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/1557436 | ## Other Relevant Information Phyllis Howell Mewborn was the owner of Century 21 Gold Market Realty in Franklin. She was an avid golfer and a member of Cypress Cove Country Club, the Ladies Golf Association, and the Suffolk Ladies Golf Association. She was also a member of Franklin Baptist Church. The family suggested memorials be made to Franklin Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.