Phyllis Newton Afrid Obituary
In loving memory of Phyllis Newton Afrid of High Point, North Carolina, who departed this world on April 26, 2025 at the age of 98. Phyllis Newton leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse Raymond Newton and Tempy Annarvell Sink Newton; and her husband L. H. Efird. She is survived by: her daughter Amber McRee (Curry); her grandchildren, Jeremy Johnson (Brandi), Anna McRee, Katie Hess (Zack) and Dawn Guffey (Dave); her great grandchildren, Audrey, Charlotte Guffey, Logan, Amelia Johnson, Wyatt, Ada and Isla Hess; and her brother Percy Newton (Polly). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Westchester Baptist Church (135 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC 27262). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 1st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Thursday, May 1st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Floral Garden Park Cemetery (1730 W English Rd, High Point, NC 27262).
In lieu of flowers, Phyllis requested that donations be made to the Building Fund at Westchester Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5188, High Point, NC 27262.
