Phyllis Keller Hammack, 80, of Sissonville, peacefully departed this life surrounded by her family at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston on Thursday, November 7, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Phyllis was the daughter of the late Ova Taylor and Bessie Layne Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Keller, second husband, Fred Hammack, and sister, Pansy Moss.
Phyllis was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, daughter and friend. She was a very caring person who had a passion to help others in a time of need or hardship. One of her strong ambitions was to help make other people''s lives better. Phyllis grew up on a family farm and was no stranger to hard work. She wanted the very best for her family and it was her desire that every succeeding generation of her family would improve upon the accomplishments of the past generation. Phyllis was very dedicated to her children and grandchildren who she hoped would make the world a better place. She loved gardening, traveling, hunting, fishing, watching sports, and had a special interest in attending her grandchildren''s athletic events. The positive influence of Phyllis'' life will live on through the people she touched. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Phyllis was a Christian who truly loved the Lord. She attended Kanawha Two-Mile Gospel Tabernacle. She left her family and friends with the hope of reuniting with her in Heaven someday. Phyllis would say, "I won''t be able to come to you, but you will be able to come to me."
Phyllis is survived by her sons, Randy Keller and his wife, Betty of Cross Lanes, and Stan Keller and his wife, Terri of Sissonville. She is also survived by her "pride and joy" grandchildren, Ryan Keller, Caleb Keller, Hannah Keller, and Eric Keller as well as her siblings, Paul Taylor, Pauline Monk (Danny), Pearl Baker (John), Pat Taylor (Dena), and Penny Rutherford (John). Also, surviving Phyllis are special friend Guy Gibson and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Hubbard Hospice House for their kindness and compassion in caring for Phyllis during the last days of her earthly life.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, at Long and Fisher Funeral Home in Sissonville with Pastors David Taylor and John Hensley officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Garden of Memories in Sissonville.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.longfisherfuneralhome.com.