Phyllis Irene Dees's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia

Phyllis Irene Dees

July 30, 1934 - January 27, 2026 (91 years old)

Williamsburg, Virginia

Phyllis Irene Dees's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia

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Phyllis Irene Dees

July 30, 1934 - January 27, 2026 (91 years old)

Williamsburg, Virginia

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Phyllis Irene Dees Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 27, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Phyllis Irene Dees of Williamsburg, Virginia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd Hartley and Helen Hartley (Short); her former husband Leroy Dees of Valier, Illinois.; and her son Max Alan Graham of Sesser, Illinois.. She is survived by: her brother Billy Joe Hartley (Brenda) of West Frankfort, Illinois.; her children, Debbie McGovern (David) of Williamsburg, Virginia, Ron Graham (Deborah) of Richmond, Virginia, Susan Richardson (Howard) of Worden, Illinois and Joyce Graham (Plasters) of Sesser, Illinois; her niece Monica Stewart (Donnie) of West Frankfort, Illinois.; and her grandchildren, Jeremy McGovern, Faith Anderson (Ryan), Luke McGovern, Wesley Graham (Heather), Melissa Lueke, James Graham (Whitney), Elizabeth McCreery (Jordan), Megan Turman (Jonathan), Nick Richardson (Ashley), Rachel Ridley-Smith (Josh), Jonathan Graham (Taylor) and Benjamin Graham (Charlene).

Memorials may be made in Phyllis' honor to the American Diabetes Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newell Funeral Home



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