Phyllis Bullock of Durham, NC passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis was born on July 8, 1965, to the late Mary and James Bullock, Jr. in Durham, NC.
Phyllis was educated in the Durham County School System. A few years after high school she moved to Wilmington, NC where she attended Carolina Beauty College to pursue one of her passions. Although she chose not to continue a career in cosmetology, she became the family hair stylist and passed her talent and love for the craft on to her daughters. Phyllis worked for Marriott for over 15 years before moving on to Target where she spent almost 10 years. Over the last few years, she worked for the school transportation system and Big Lots.
Phyllis was the baby girl of ten children; she lived a full and vibrant life and had an indescribable love for her family. She enjoyed hosting and entertaining every chance she got. A simple drop-by would often turn into an evening of good food, reminiscing and entertainment. Although she wasn’t the oldest, her home became the gathering place. She would host special dinners just for her siblings on a regular basis. She was known for “telling it like it was”
and she was easy to talk to. She had a way of making everyone feel special and loved. Phyllis truly valued family.
She was a self-made interior decorator. Her style inspired and molded the way that many of her friends and family decorated their homes. She painted, decorated, and made home repairs too; Phyllis did it all and did it well!
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Mary and James Bullock, Sr.; two brothers William “Billy” Bullock and Joseph Bullock; and her sister-in-law Tonya Bullock.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children Victor “Lamont” Bullock, Marionna “Lashae” Bullock, of the home and Lashaunta Jordan (Donna) of Durham, NC. A special niece Sabrina Elliott of the home, who was raised as her sister but shared a mother/daughter bond. Two granddaughters Alexa Jordan and Jewel Gillis of Durham, NC. Four great grandchildren Jaylen, Ava, Addison, and Makenna of Durham, NC. Four sisters Mary B. Saunders (Anthony), Edna Bullock, Emma Bullock of Durham, NC; Diane Rochelle of Graham, NC. Three brothers James, Rodney, and Thomas Bullock all of Durham, NC. A special uncle and aunt; Colon and Doris McRae of Durham, NC. 15 nieces, 13 nephews and host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.