Mrs. Phyllis Wooten Brock died September 17th, 2018 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. Phyllis was on born May 24th, 1942 in Edgecombe County, NC. Her parents were John R. Wooten and Mary H. Wooten.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of 52 years, Dr. Jimmy L. Brock, of Carthage, NC. Her children are John L. Brock (Gloria) of Pinehurst and Kathryn B. Weeks (Brian) of Wilmington, NC. She was a loving and doting grandmother to Madelynn, Ben and Booker. 

Phyllis graduated from South Edgecombe High School, Mount Olive College and East Carolina University. She later obtained a Master of Science in Business Education from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. She taught Business Education in Randolph County, Winston Salem and completed her career at Pinecrest High School. She was the faculty sponsor of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and traveled frequently with her students, preparing them for business opportunities beyond high school. She had such a positive impact on so many students throughout her 25 years of teaching. She and Jim enjoyed retirement. They traveled frequently, enjoyed visiting with friends and family, and hosted regular pig-pickings at their home. Phyllis was a devoted Tar Heel fan. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Page Memorial United Methodist Church. Immediately following the service, the family will receive friends at the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood to your local Red Cross chapter. 

Services are entrusted to Boles funeral Home of Southern Pines.

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