Phyllis Jo Hamby

February 25, 1940 - April 27, 2018

Phyllis Jo Hamby, age 78 years, a resident of Montrose, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at her home. She was born February 25, 1940 at Corona, CA a daughter of the late Falis and Helen Friend. On June 14, 1958 at Corona, CA, she was married to Harper Hamby who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Chris Hamby of Montrose and Trisha Hamby Chandler of Elkins and one son, Phil Hamby of Elkins; two brothers, Don Friend of Iowa, James Friend of California; two sisters, Mary McPherson of California and Opal Friend Camron of California; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Also preceding her in death is one sister, Darlene Friend Limely. Phyllis was a graduate of Corona High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Elkins Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Hamby’s request for cremation was honored. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, May 4th from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Terry Burgess officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, WV Chapter, 1601 2nd Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387 in memory of Phyllis. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Phyllis Jo Hamby. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.