Phyllis was a resident of Fort Pierce since 1956, coming from Waynesboro, Virginia.She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church.Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Phyllis to the charity of one's choice.She is survived by her son, Benjamin D. Blackwell, Jr. of Fort Pierce, Fl; daughter, Carolyn Mosley of Vero Beach, Fl; sister, Elree Dingler of Fort Pierce, Fl; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin D. Blackwell, Sr.