Phyllis Dix Young

Phyllis D. Young, 88, daughter of the late Everett Francis and Virgie Virginia Dix, passed from this life into eternal life on Saturday, July 23, 2022. She was a resident of Accomack Senior Village in Onancock, VA.

She was predeceased by her husband William T. Young, Jr.; a son, Wayne G. Gaskins; two brothers, William Francis Dix, Sr. and Dorsey Vernon Dix; and a nephew, William F. Dix, Jr.

Surviving are three children: Rita Hardison and husband Ken of Wallops Island, VA, Barry Gaskins and husband Kevin Stant of Seattle, WA, and Connie Owens and husband William T. of Greenbush, VA; five grandchildren: Amber Gaskins of Nelsonia, VA, Joshua T. Owens and wife Brittany of Laurel, DE, Tammy Watford and husband James of Jacksonville, FL, Mindy Barber and husband Kevin of Jacksonville, and Stacy Chaback of Jacksonville; five great-grandchildren: Zachary T. Owens of Laurel, DE, Tyler Hardison and wife Holly of Jacksonville, Laci Watford, Blake Barber, and Riley Barber of Jacksonville; two nephews: Richard Dix and wife Jackie of New Freedom, PA, and Irvin Lee Dix and his wife Betty of Parksley, VA; and a niece: Rita Green and husband David of Hobe Sound, FL.

Phyllis was a longtime member of Zion Baptist Church in Parksley. She was a volunteer for seven years at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, VA, and for many years at Shore LifeCare in Parksley. Phyllis was a homemaker who kept very busy, but she always found time to bake a delicious cake for friends and family members. She had a sweet personality and was always ready to lend someone a helping hand.

A private memorial service was held on July 29, 2022 at Zion Baptist Church.

In memory of Phyllis, donations can be made to the Zion Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Michelle Williams, Treasurer, 18294 Plantation Rd., Onancock, VA  23417.

Arrangements were made by Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.

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