Phyllis (Harvey) Nicholas Porter, 90, widow of Dennis Allyn "Pal" Porter, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. Porter was born in Arvonia, Virginia on August 23, 1934, a daughter of the late Bryan "J.B." Harvey and Lessie (Noble) Harvey.

Phyllis enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and spending time with family and friends. For over thirty-years she kept up the tradition of taking the family out to eat on the first Monday of the month for family time. She also enjoyed her trips to Charles Town.

In addition to her parents and husband of fifty years, Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by six brothers, Harold Harvey, Jennings B. Harvey, Donald D. Harvey, Bill Harvey, Robert N. Harvey, and Franklin Harvey; four sisters, Dorothy Wade, Arline Wood, Pauline Harvey, and Erma Lewis; and daughter-in-law, Linda Patrick Nicholas.

Surviving, is a son, Kenneth D. "Kenny" Nicholas and Carol Lasher of Swoope; a daughter, Linda N. Wiseman and her husband, Robert "Bud" of Verona; a sister, Marie Browning; four grandsons, Andy Wiseman and his wife, Amy, Rob Wiseman and his wife, Stephanie, Jeff Wiseman and his wife, Jolene, and Judson Nicholas and his wife, Sara; a granddaughter, Sherri Heishman; eleven great-grandchildren, Drew, Luke, Amanda, Bobby, Logan, and McKenzie Wiseman, Josie and Juniper Nicholas; Brandon Stinespring, London and Lance Heishman; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Elmer, Mary Harvey-Cochran, Shirley Harvey, and Peggy Harvey; and former daughter-in-law, Vickie Baker.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at St. Paul's Church in Staunton by Reverend William "Bill" Trice.

A luncheon will follow at the church.

Burial will be private in Thornrose Cemetery.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Phyllis' caregiver, Michael Hughes, for his care and concern.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 4898 Bridge Port Rd, Arvonia, Virginia 23004.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.