Rochester, NY: Passed away surrounded by family on March 16, 2020 at the age of 64.
Survived by her Children Anthony McCray-Baldwin (Tracy), Nakia McCray, and Barbara Ann Johnson.
Siblings: John McCray (Judy), Tampa, FL, Jack McCray, Clearwater, FL, Linda McCray and Sonia, Rochester, NY. Pre-deceased by Gregory McCray.
Grandchildren: Kaesean Hall, Astrid Coffee, Nyeisha Watkins, Marvin Coffee Jr., Breona Borman-McCray and Monique Bosewell.
Special friend Tammy Bostick
Special special Aunt Mae Gibson and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends near and far.
She loved you All!
Celebration of life memorial arrangements are pending.
We love you and miss you terribly.
Your brother John and sister in law Judi
To The McCray Family
My prayers are with you through this difficult time. While living in Rochester prior to my moving to Florida, I enjoyed the time getting to know Phyllis. She was a lady with wise advice and her and Nan always treated me like a family member whenever I attended most of your family events with my best sister friend Sonia G!! Phyllis will be missed and I pray you cherish all the good memories she has left each of you with.
My deepest sympathies to each family member. You are all in my thoughts as you grieve the loss. All my love
Cheryl in Lake Mary FL formerly from Colgate Street in Rochester
My Dearest friend Phyllis you will be missed deeply Gone too soon my freind my guess you not alone l know God got you Barbara, Helen And Char/ Lean , know how you are rolling out the red carpet so you can Enter The Gates Heaven 🙏🏿 to the Family stay close & Know God loves you so do l much love God Bless 🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🏽
Ms. Phillis one of the lady I’ll never forget, you’ll are a very classy lady beautiful in an out , I love how you were an enjoyable to be around. .. my condolences to the family your sister mother, and grandmother was a beautiful person to be around.
Phyllis my one and only baby sister
I am the oldest sister but you were always the grownest(LOL) and it worked for us
I miss you already
you were the best travel buddy ever and I WILL MISS THAT
LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER
YOUR ONLY SISTER
LYNN
Phyllis(Phoo) the nickname I had for you
You always had a nickname for someone mine being Sue.Baby
Your sister Linda Ann(Lynn) and Helen (Irene) LOL
I will miss your presence in my life
I promise to allow the precious memories of you my loved one to bring a smile to my heart
LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER
YOUR LIL SISTER-COUSIN
SUE-BABY(SONIA)
To my niece Dee-Wee
I am going to miss you from PRAYING and PARTYING full of LOVE and LAUGHTER
Love you
Your Godmother and Aunt
Mae Royce Smith-Gibson
Mom missing u so much 😭 I can’t call u n talkn to u like I would like to it’s just not the same without but but I know u r in s better place just know u r missed
Jelly……… You were my baby sister and I love you so much. Life just wont be the same without you
Just glad you are not in pain anymore.
Your big brother
John. Mullet
To the McCray-McClary Family
Phyllis was my buddy and I will truly miss her
My prayers are with your family
Renee Tanksley-Pitts
Dee Wee. My little sister. My heart is broken over losing you. Rest in peace.
Your brother
Jack. Bird
Rest in heaven
One of the most precious people to me. You will always be one of my big sisters
I love you and you will be truly missed in my life
Your cousin (Jenna)
Regina Smith-Holmes
Phil-Phil what can I say that wasn’t already said 😔 You will be my forever bestfriend, my Big Sis ( even though as we have often argued, not by too many years😊) I will truly miss calling you for every little thing, mainly commercial time outs during the Have And The Have Nots😢 I miss you more than I ever imagined. The only thing that brings me peace is knowing that you are no longer in pain. Continue to shine Diva❤️❤️❤️
To. My mother in law ….there was so many things that I didn’t understand. I’ve been watching you trying to carry out God’s plan.Its never been easy at all for you. But as my mother in law for year’s I’ve watched you fight through drama. I’ve watched you struggle to try and make things right. For your family with me Anthony and Nakia and who ever else need you to to just say hush it will be okay……And what I’m gonna miss about you the most is ….when you say hush stop crying (lol)..but threw it all I wouldn’t trade you for any other mother in law you gave me so much and you took so less…Mrs lady you will be forever missed in my heart…your the best
Acts 24:15
There will be a resurrection
Where?
Psalm 37:29 on Earth
Condition
Revelation 21:3&4
Perfect health, no death
I pray we will be all be there to see Phyllis again. My family and I send condolences to you and your family.
Liz McGee(Mickey’s mom& Sonia mother-in-law)
To my sister all the way back to Largo FL to R itochester NY
I love you
I am going to miss you and I love you with all my 💓
I wish you were still here but I know you are in a better place with peace with no pain
Love you always
Cathy McDuffy
My sister from Largo FL to Rochester NY LOVE you and miss you
To Phyllis,
You will be truly missed you were my mom’s best friend (Sherrann Whiting BKA Penny) for over 30yrs or more, She loved you like a sister and we loved you just the same. I loved when I came home to visit from Orlando, Fl. we would get together and go listen to live bands and just chill. You enjoyed life and loved to shop and dress up and have fun. RIP in peace Beautiful.
To the Family, Stay strong during this difficult time and always remember the good times, when you seem to miss her.
God Bless Prayers going up for the entire family.
Wanda Mobley, Orando, FL
I am deeply hurt and saddened upon your passing but
extremely grateful to have you as a family member and apart
of my development into the man I’ve become
You had a smile that light up the room and style that was better than any supermodel.
You are LOVED IMMENSELY and words can not explain the greatness you brought as
a mother, daughter, sister. aunt. grandmother. and cousin
Thank you for being mines and I LOVE YOU
Boo(Jauvant)
One of favorite older cousin
Who loved to call me by my government name Christopher
While everyone else called me Chris and loved cooking especially her fried turkey butts
I will miss you very much
Much Love for you
Christopher aka Chris
Remember the tee shirt you brought me
Here comes trouble (lol)
I loved your cooking especially those fired turkey butts
Love you
Christopher
You will truly be missed but never forgotten. I will miss you calling my name every five minutes when we got together…LOL! R.I.H. Beautiful Lady!!! My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to the family in your time of need.
Love Always
Nita
Phwee(Phyllis)
I’m going to miss you
I love you
Your favorite cousin
Wanda Faye (yes, you called me by my full name all the time)
R.I.P to a wonderful lady!!! May the memories of your smile and laughter console your children, and siblings during this time of sorrow. Condolences to the family and friends.
Phyllis my cuz
I Love you xoxoxo
I’m going to miss you tremendously
Much Love
Me-me
My sweet Aunt Phyllis, you are loved and missed. I am so very grateful for getting the chance to meet you, you’re forever in my heart.
Love you, until we meet again.
I’m going to miss how we used to talk smart each other but that was the way that we show our love. We go way back with Pastor Annie Mae Davis I live over with you and your husband used to live the house every time I pass by I look over there and remember the fun times we had in that house miss you
Phyllis my cuz
I Love you xoxoxo
I’m going to miss you tremendously
Much Love
Me-me
My favorite great-auntie Phyllis is gone I missing you dearly I wish we could’ve spent more time together. I love you sooo much🥰. You’ll never be forgotten. I’ll always have you down in my heart ❤️. When I heard the news I balled my eyes out until I had a head ache it was the worst ,most painful and most unbelievable day in my life.I couldn’t believe what I heard my mom stayed strong 💪 about it I know if Auntie Phyllis was here she would’ve told us to not cry but I couldn’t help but cry. Till this day I would think of her and start crying but trying to stay strong for her she was goofy she cooked the best breakfast for us (yummy 😋) on the 4th of July it was very fun at her house I love ❤️ you 😘 auntie. Love ❤️ your favorite niece, Darriyea
Phyllis my cuz
Remembering the days we all hung out together as little kids in Florida. We were all close as family members. Noboby messed with the Ira Jr or Georgia Mae kids(Ease &grand daddy grands)
Cause if they did they had to answer to The McCrays’
You had our back back then and had my back when you can here
We always had a bond cuz and I will always be grateful for that
I’m going to truly miss you at all family functions and taking pictures with you all the time
LOVE YOU CUZ ❤️
One of your favorite
JD
Mrs. Phyllis,
I send my sincere condolences to your family in this season. I pray for their strength and understanding. Rest in paradise…
Love,
Ty Baldwin Wright
Such a wonderful lady with a great personality Ms Phyllis will truly be miss. RIP
Diane and Doreen Henderson
My condolences goes out to the family. May god be with you in this time of sorrow phyllis you will always be remembered much luv to you all.
My sincere and deepest condolences to the family. Phyllis I will definitely miss you.. Phyllis was a joy to be around and all gatherings. From the day I met you on Hawley Street you were always kind to me. Alway has a warm and inviting spirit.
May God rest your soul!
Roxanne Ross
To my aunt Phyllis you were a classy lady I will miss your smile and your way of expressing yourself. You were a sharp dresser always on point I learned a lot from you growing up on how to carry yourself like a lady at all times and look your best. You will be truly missed I love you RIP ❤️❤️
To the McCray family
Phyllis was a classy lady who got your attention when she entered the room, with her warm smile and style of dressing (like Dorthy Dandrige) we will truly miss her presence at functions that our families attended together.
Our family sends prayers of strength, peace, unity and love during this time and forever to your family
Love Velma and family
Phyllis, my dear friend will truly be miss, she was like a big sister always showing love and keeping me in line.
Family continue to stay together and love each other this is what she would want. love you all.
Phyllis who I always called my sister
I am going to miss your cooking and going dancing with you.
Phyllis was nice lady to me
I’m so heart broken 💔, I love you and truly going to miss you.
Family stay strong
God Bless
Cena from Winter Haven, FL
Phil was my friend from back in the day she was always a DIVA we partied harder than we should have at Joe’s Cabin. I even fixed her up with the ugliest man I knew I told her he was ugly before she met him but I guess she had to see for herself. When ever I came in town she always cooked a meal for me holidays were the best. I’ll miss her smile and the way she had of letting everyone know she was there when she walked in a room. I love you Phil take your rest as we remember the good you’ll live on in our hearts.
you’re chocolate drop Is here 😘 I’m terribly missing you I can’t call you nomore man I wish I can you always knew what to say you always have advice and when I needed help you was always there for me and called me everyday me going to work and not able to hear “ have a good day at work chocolate drop “ ❤️😩 but the most thing I’m able to understand is that your no longer in pain you’re no longer suffering no longer fighting you put up a good fight and I watched you through the process I’m missing you dearly I listen to my voice messages all the time and look at our picture I love you so much I’m not letting nobody else call me chocolate drop you gave me that name and I’ll live with it for ever until we meet again 😩😍😢
Hope you living it up up there My Diva I love you and miss you much . I’m definitely taken all the memory’s and kind words and words of wisdom that you shared with me and ima cherish them and follow them always . I’m glad my baby girl got to meet you When I told you her name you smiled so hard and that last hug you gave me I felt it through my whole body 😢 I wish we had more time with you but god called you home he saw you in pain and I’m glad u not in pain no more but ima miss you . I remember last year you told me that I was going to have my baby and now look a year later I had her you definitely had that special gift and I appreciate you so much keep watching over me up there and dance it up and get pretty my Diva love you from me and my baby girl 😘
My favorite great-auntie Phyllis is gone I missing you dearly I wish we could’ve spent more time together. I love you sooo much🥰. You’ll never be forgotten. I’ll always have you down in my heart ❤️. When I heard the news I balled my eyes out until I had a head ache it was the worst ,most painful and most unbelievable day in my I couldn’t believe what I heard my mom stayed strong 💪 about it I know if Auntie Phyllis was here she would’ve told us to not cry but I couldn’t help but cry. Till this day I would think of her and start crying but trying to stay strong for her she was goofy she cooked the best breakfast for us (yummy 😋) on the 4th of July it was very fun at her house I love ❤️ you 😘 auntie. Love ❤️ your favorite niece, Darriyea
” From The Smith Family” In Tarpon Spring Florida We Will Miss You Love You” Phyl”😘 Patricia, Big Shawn, Lil Shawn, Sandra, AL, Larry, Tony Family.💋😅💗
To the family of Phyllis,
My Condolences to the family on your loss. I’d only met Phyllis once and found her to be a beautiful person . I met her and Linda a couple of years ago and when we parted I felt I had two new friends. Linda God Bless you and I know your faith will get you through this. I’m here for you, just a phone call away.
Love to you and your family
Dorothy Andrews
In loving memory ❤️ of my cousin n law
God Bless rest in peace
Love always
James E Hudson
My condolences to the McCray family
Phyllis was a classy and sassy beautiful lady
Rest in peace
Love Mickey
Your favvvorite cousin n law
One love always
Garry Andrews on April 15 2020
Phyllis and family sorry for your lost
I just enjoy being Phyllis I which I was a better
friend in that she needs but God bless her
soul hope that family will forgive me
Much Love All of The Family. Garry
Otis and Mattie Llody on April 17 2020
We meet Phyllis on the ship thought Garry
sorry for the your lost make god be with you
and your family at this time we send all of 🙏
to you and the family much love
Phyllis my God-mother
You brought me my first pair of gold earrings, but most importantly you there in my time of need with words of encouragement and Love
I’m going to miss you tremendously and Love you forever
Rest in peace
Your God-daughter
Marie McDuffy-McFadden
Ms. Phyllis whom I used to call Grandma
I am going to miss your beautiful smile
I will always love you Grandma
Ryan McDuffy-McFadden