Phyllis Kaye Wilburn

Phyllis Kaye Wilburn, 70, of Mount Pleasant, passed away January 2, 2022 at Atrium Health – Cabarrus.
A memorial service honoring her life will be held 3 pm Saturday, January 8 at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 1260 North College St., Mount Pleasant NC 28124 officiated by Rev. Earl Bradshaw. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 until 3:00 at the church.
Phyllis was the daughter of the late Clifton and Estelle Slaughter Groves, born August 1, 1951 in Greenville, Kentucky. She attended Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church and worked as a caregiver for children during her life. She taught Sunday School for children for many years at Glorieta Baptist Church. She loved gospel music and was a devoted woman of faith. Phyllis enjoyed time with her family, especially shopping trips and caring for her grandchildren. At home, she enjoyed a good television movie on Lifetime, yet she was always ready to go on trips with her girls.
She is survived by her three daughters, Tammy Fisher (Brad), Michelle Trombley (Michael), and Cynthia Fabricius (Joshua); Mawmaw’s grandchildren: Adam, Alex and Andrew Fisher, Meric and Mason Trombley and Caleb and Jackson Fabricius; Sisters: Geraldine Carter, Nancy Simons and Linda Smith. A brother Glendal Groves preceded her in death.
Memorials in honor of Phyllis may be directed to Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 1260 North College St., Mount Pleasant, NC 28124.