Phyllis Forbes

September 15, 1951 - October 4, 2020

Phyllis Forbes, age 69, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born on September 15, 1951 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Raymond Cliff Dennie and the late Trula Benfield Dennie. She was a member of the first graduating class of Avery County High School in 1969 and then she graduated from Appalachian State University with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. She retired from the Avery County Schools after 34 years of service, primarily teaching Kindergarten at Crossnore Elementary School. Phyllis was very community oriented, having served as a County Commissioner for 18 years, having served as Chairwoman for many of those years. She enjoyed traveling and being with her friends. Phyllis would accompany Steve on many of his trips to perform with his band. She enjoyed gardening and making cards for others and was a kind and generous lady. Phyllis was preceded in death by her Father, Raymond Cliff Dennie; Mother, Trula Athene Dennie; Husband, Kelly Forbes. Phyllis leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Son, Brian Forbes of Newland, NC, Daughter, Sara (Derek) Price of Newland, NC, Fiance', Steve Fearey of Newland, NC, Step-Son, Christopher Fearey of Vashon Island, WA, Step-Daughter, Olivia Fearey of Puyallup, WA, Granddaughter, Alexis Forbes, Grandson, Payton James Banks, Granddaughter, Sophia Nichole Banks, Granddaughter, Symara Price, Granddaughter, Hannah Grace Forbes, Grandson, Zane Price, Granddaughter, Skyla Price, Grandson, Logan Brenno. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. At the families request all guests attending the visitation and service must bring and wear a mask. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Nurses and Staff of Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care for the loving support they provided and to the Doctors and Nurses of the Seby Jones Cancer Center in Boone for care they provided. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Forbes family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Phyllis and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121