Phyllis Story Obituary Phyllis Keeter Story February 22, 1936 - September 19, 2022 Edenton, NC - Phyllis Keeter Story, 86, widower of Gilbert Henley Story, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on September 19, 2022, with her devoted daughters and other loving family members by her side. She passed away in her home on the shores of the Chowan River with the quiet waters and view she cherished. Born February 22, 1936 in Franklin and a former resident of Walters, VA, she was a graduate of Louise Obici School of Nursing. She was a retired Registered Nurse and a longtime night supervisor at Southampton Memorial Hospital, a nurse at Courtland Health Department, and a private duty nurse. Phyllis was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she was a former Worthy Matron and was involved in the Karios Prison Ministry in NC, where she was known as the "Cookie Monster", and was involved in the Albemarle Emmaus. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Baptist Church and the DAR. It is not possible to describe 86 years of life in a paragraph when it would take a book to describe what this remarkable woman accomplished. There is one phrase that accurately describes her life though - "she devoted her life to taking care of others". She was a faithful wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, cherished friend, and "go to" person when things went wrong. Along with raising her own family, she also went to the trouble of taking others under her wing and without her guidance they would not be what they are today. She may be gone in body but her spirit of service to others lives on in those she influenced. Left to cherish her memory is two daughters, Peggy Story Jones (David) and Lee Ann Story Williams (Wayne); three grandchildren, Samantha (Daryl), Ashley (James), and Carly (Charlie); seven great grandchildren, Jocelyn, Genevieve, Austin, John Roger, Bobby, Dylan, and Shep; and her special children, Jim, Wanda, Shari, Kathy, Volpe, and Ferreby. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4PM Friday, September 23, 2022 in Bandon Chapel, 200 Bandon Rd., Edenton, NC. A celebration will continue at the "River Home" following the service. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, 3500 Virginia Road, Tyner, NC 27980. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Sep. 21, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Phyllis-Story 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/phyllis-story-obituary?id36559079 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Phyllis Keeter Story, born on 22 February 1936, passed away on 19 September 2022 at the age of 86. A dedicated nurse and community member, she was cherished for her devotion to family and friends. Phyllis left behind two daughters, three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Celebration of Life for Phyllis Keeter Story took place on 23 September 2022. Burial details are not specified in the obituary. ### The Edited Obituary **Phyllis Keeter Story** 22 February 1936 - 19 September 2022 Edenton, NC - Phyllis Keeter Story, 86, widow of Gilbert Henley Story, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on 19 September 2022, with her devoted daughters and other loving family members by her side. She passed away in her home on the shores of the Chowan River with the quiet waters and view she cherished. Born 22 February 1936 in Franklin and a former resident of Walters, VA, she was a graduate of Louise Obici School of Nursing. She was a retired registered nurse and a longtime night supervisor at Southampton Memorial Hospital, a nurse at Courtland Health Department, and a private duty nurse. Phyllis was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a former Worthy Matron, and was involved in the Karios Prison Ministry in NC, where she was known as the "Cookie Monster," and was involved in the Albemarle Emmaus. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Baptist Church and the DAR. It is not possible to describe 86 years of life in a paragraph when it would take a book to describe what this remarkable woman accomplished. There is one phrase that accurately describes her life, though - "she devoted her life to taking care of others." She was a faithful wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, cherished friend, and "go-to" person when things went wrong. Along with raising her own family, she also went to the trouble of taking others under her wing, and without her guidance, they would not be what they are today. She may be gone in body, but her spirit of service to others lives on in those she influenced. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Peggy Story Jones (David) and Lee Ann Story Williams (Wayne); three grandchildren, Samantha (Daryl), Ashley (James), and Carly (Charlie); seven great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Genevieve, Austin, John Roger, Bobby, Dylan, and Shep; and her special children, Jim, Wanda, Shari, Kathy, Volpe, and Ferreby. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 21 September 2022. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Phyllis Keeter Story | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 86 years | | Birth | 22 February 1936; Franklin, VA | | Death | 19 September 2022; Edenton, NC | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|------------------|-------------| | Phyllis Keeter Story | Decedent | Edenton, NC | | Gilbert Henley Story | Spouse | -- | | Peggy Story Jones | Child | Unknown | | Lee Ann Story Williams | Child | Unknown | | Samantha | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ashley | Grandchild | Unknown | | Carly | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jocelyn | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Genevieve | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Austin | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | John Roger | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Bobby | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Dylan | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Shep | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Jim | Special Child | Unknown | | Wanda | Special Child | Unknown | | Shari | Special Child | Unknown | | Kathy | Special Child | Unknown | | Volpe | Special Child | Unknown | | Ferreby | Special Child | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Phyllis Keeter Story was born on 22 February 1936 in Franklin, VA. 2. She was a former resident of Walters, VA. 3. Phyllis graduated from the Louise Obici School of Nursing. 4. She had a distinguished career as a registered nurse, serving as a night supervisor at Southampton Memorial Hospital, a nurse at Courtland Health Department, and a private duty nurse. 5. Phyllis was involved in the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as a former Worthy Matron. 6. She participated in the Karios Prison Ministry in NC, where she was known as the "Cookie Monster." 7. Phyllis was active in the Albemarle Emmaus community. 8. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Baptist Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 9. Phyllis was known for her devotion to taking care of others throughout her life.