FORT FAIRFIELD – Phyllis R. (Leach) Witham, beloved wife of the late Chester B. Witham, went home to be with her Lord Monday evening, Oct. 31, 2005, in a Presque Isle healthcare facility after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 19, 1923, at Presque Isle, the daughter of George and Evelyn (McAtee) Leach. Phyllis attended local schools and was married to Chester Witham July 2, 1942. Following the death of Chester in 1981, Phyllis was married to Wilson Pendexter in 1983, who also predeceased her. Mrs. Witham had been employed by SAD 20 for several years and attended the United Pentecostal Church of Fort Fairfield. She was a former member of the Odd Fellows of Fort Fairfield and the R.S.V.P. Phyllis was a wonderful cook, had a heart of gold and possessed a dedicated love for her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Phyllis is survived by two sons, James Witham and Bonnie Gallagher of Caribou and Daniel Witham and his wife, Lorena; four brothers, Richard Leach of Easton, Merle Leach of New York, George Leach and his wife, Marjorie and Darrell Leach and his wife, Mary, all of Presque Isle; two sisters, Christine Leach of Presque Isle and Evelyn Miller and her husband, Ronald, of Florida; three grandchildren, Chester Witham of South Portland, Elizabeth Witham of Stockton, Calif. and Sabrina Witham of Presque Isle; numerous nieces and nephews. She will be dearly remembered by Rena LaFrancis and Myrtle Hartley, both of Presque Isle, who Phyllis loved as her own sisters. Friends may call 12-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the United Pentecostal Church, 37 Currier St., Fort Fairfield, where a funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Vincent officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery, Fort Fairfield. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Witham to the United Pentecostal Church, 37 Currier St., Fort Fairfield, ME 04742. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
PHYLLIS R. LEACH WITHAM
