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Phyllis Virginia Bailey Brand, 76, passed away March 31st at Ancora Compassionate Care in Reidsville, NC.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 6th at 2:00pm in the Overlook Cemetery.

Phyllis was born July 17, 1947 to the late Raleigh Bailey and Lorene Matthews Bailey in Rockingham County. Phyllis worked with the Rockingham County City Schools as a secretary at Burton Grove Elementary School and as a Teacher’s Assistant in other Elementary Schools. She also worked a part-time job as a hostess with Chaney’s Restaurant.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter Rebecca Carmack and son in law Robert Magolnick, one grandson, T.J. Carmack and cousin Ann Clark (Jim).

Along with her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Brand.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to Ancora Compassionate Care, 2150 NC 65, Reidsville, NC 27320.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

Rebecca and family, 

I worked with Phyliss at one of the elementary schools. She was a character! Praying for your family at this time. 

Sandra Greeson

Please accept my sincere condolences! I met Phyllis around 2011 through my genealogy research! It was so nice to meet a cousin I never knew I had.  Such a sweet lady. We talked numerous times on the phone and I visited several times. , Great memories of a sweet and funny lady! I will miss her!

Dear Rebecca,  I just heard of your mother's death and I was so sorry to hear the sad news.  My condolences to you and your family.  I so enjoyed working with her at LSE.  She had a wonderful personality and. great sense of humor.I haven't seen her in a long time and was sorry to know she was not well.  May God bless you during this difficult time in your life.

Rebecca, I am so sorry to learn oabout your mother's death.   I always enjoyed working with her at school. I was a substitute teacher.  She was always warm  friendly, and so helpful.  Whenever I saw her out in the community, we hugged and carried on as though we had worked together two days before.   I shall always remember her wonderful smile and warm heart.  You were fortunate to have such a nice lady guiding  and loving you,