Phyllis Denise Gaynor Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Phyllis Denise Gaynor (Norfolk, Virginia), who passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis Denise Gaynor to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph H. James, Sr. and Lucy Cherry James; her former husband Robert Earl Gaynor; and her grandchild Semiyah Jacobs (Jeff Brown). She is survived by: her daughter Saprina Rochelle Gaynor; her son-in-law Lamont Jacobs of Norfolk, Virginia; her grandchildren, Kamarion Jacobs, Lameisha Gaynor and LaMontae Gaynor; her siblings, Regina Fuller of Norfolk, Virginia, Joseph H. James Jr. of New York City and Michael D. James of Chesapeake, Virginia; her sister-in-law Shelly James; her nephews, Robb Fuller of Suffolk, Eric Fuller of Norfolk and Marcos Joseph James (Yulvonna) of Charlotte; her goddaughter Rashae Westbrook; her cousins, Rene Watson, Trinette White and Radrian Outlaw; her god-brother Mychael Monte-Q; her aunt Meta James; Nikia James of Trumbull, Connecticut.. She is also survived by her great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and a host of extended family.
