Phyllis Ring

Phyllis Ring of Iron Mountain and Bradenton, Florida, died on June 12, 2013 in Manatee, Florida. She was born on September 2, 1942 in Sampson County, North Carolina, to the late Vander and Brilla Williams Smith. She is survived by her loving husband James Ring, daughters Sonya (Robert) Pugh of Iron Mountain, and Meloney (E.J.) Kubick of Nashotah, Wisconsin, Grandchildren Megan Phillips (Len Wahlstrom), Jordan Pugh (Stefanie Thomson), Landon Pugh, Irina Pugh and Evan Pugh, Great Grandchildren Haley Gabriel and LaVaya Wahlstrom, Special "Granddogs" Ollie and Bella, Sisters Betty Lou Holland of Salemburg, NC , Annette Tew of Rocky Mount, NC, Joyce Jackson of Clinton, NC, brother Charles Smith of Oak Island, NC, and sister-in-law B etsy Stone of Witchita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents Vander and Brilla Smith, sisters Claire Arnett and Christine Rocconi, and brothers V.B. Smith, Bronzie Smith, Harold Smith, Rudolph Smith, and Mac Smith. Phyllis was the youngest of twelve children and grew up on a farm in Salemburg, NC. She attended Clement High School in Clement, NC and was a State champion basketball player. After graduating in 1960, she went to Beauty School, earning a degree in Cosmetology. The family made trips to Iron Mountain to visit her sister, where Phyllis met and later married Jim, who lived across the street. She was a hard worker, building two homes with her husband, and enjoyed spending time in the sun maintaining a yard full of plants and flowers. When she was younger, she enjoyed league bowling, gardening, and traveling. Later in life she enjoyed playing cards, trips to the casino, her home in Florida, and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She and Jim were married on Aug. 25, 1963 in Iron Mountain. They were truly devoted to each other and this year would mark their 50th anniversary. She will be remembered for her kindness, her love for her family, and the southern accent she never really lost. Visitation will be Thurs. from 11am-1pm at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thurs. at 1pm at the funeral home. Pastor Kevin Sullivan will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. Condolences to the family of Phyllis Ring can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Phyllis Ring

September 2, 1942 - June 12, 2013