Orebell D. Philyaw Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Orebell D. Philyaw of Richmond, Virginia. Orebell, born on June 4, 1938, passed away on May 30, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Orebell D. Philyaw to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Orebell for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Orebell’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her husband Claude L. Philyaw; her parents, Annie Dowdy and Clarence M. Duling, Sr.; and her siblings, Mildred Pendergraph, Esther Wood, LaVerne Leake, Charlotte Fleet and Clarence M. Duling, Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Pamela Denise Philyaw and Michael Lamar Philyaw. She is also survived by 4 granddaughters and 9 great grandchildren and many other family and friends.
