Phyllis Romaine Waddy, 89 of Petersburg went to be with her Lord on June 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 19, 1935, at Landes and was a daughter of the late Pinkney “Pink” Alt and Cleo (Cook) Alt.
Mrs. Waddy was a 1953 graduate of Petersburg High School. She was a cashier at the former A & P Store in Petersburg during the 1950s and 1960s.
She was a lifelong farm girl and homemaker. Her joy was taking care of day-to-day operations on the farm and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Another joy was attending the Alt and Kimble Reunion every year. She was known for her thoughtfulness throughout the community.
She was a faithful member of Bethel Church of the Brethren where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for about 60 years. She enjoyed gospel music.
Her loving husband of 64 years. John Harman Waddy, survives. They were married on May 1, 1960.
Also surviving are a daughter, Beth Harman Waddy; a son, William Wade “Bill” Waddy, IV, and wife, Norma; five grandchildren, Rebecca (Levi) Holler, Ethan (Brittany) Ours, Allison (Kyle) Burgess, MariAnn Waddy and William Waddy, V; eight great-grandchildren, Anniston Ours, Korbin Burgess, Braylin Ours, Kain Burgess, Kreed Burgess, Byron Holler, Lou Holler and Ensley Ours; and a sister, Venus Stump of Baltimore, Maryland.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Alt.
A private graveside service and burial was at the Harman Family Cemetery in Petersburg.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Church, c/o Myra Huffman, 3330 Franklin Pike, Petersburg, WV 26847.
Arrangements were by Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg.
