Phyllis Babb Drewry passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012 after a long, courageous battle with cancer at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on May 27, 1943 in Franklin, VA to the late Gladys Coggsdale Blythe and Clinton Babb. She was an active member of Franklin Baptist Church where she served as an office assistant for 6 years and as a childcare provider for many years. Phyllis was a member of the Social Committee and Franklin Baptist Relay for Life team.

Phyllis enjoyed spending time with friends' playing card games, Bingo, Dominoes and bowling. Her greatest pleasure was to make others laugh and smile.

Mrs. Drewry was preceded in death by her 17 year old daughter, Laura Arlisia Drewry.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, Elliott B. Drewry; a daughter, Angela C. Drewry of Franklin and special friend Gary L. Bookman of Emporia; step-grandson, Charles B. Carr IV of Waynesboro; brother, Jimmy Babb of Franklin; 4 sisters-in-law Eunice D. Blythe, Pearl D. Darden, Hazel L. Drewry all of Franklin and Rose D. Whitehead of Smithfield; 2 brothers-in-law, Aubrey Lankford and Mills (Bob) Edwards both of Franklin; special family members JoAnne and Joey Hewett and a host of extended family members and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 2PM, Monday, October 29, 2012 at Franklin Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7-8:30 PM at Wright Funeral Home, and suggest that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Ms. Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851 or to Franklin Baptist Church Children's Ministry, 208 N. High Street, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org