Phyllis Redman Smith Dyson

Phyllis Redman Smith Dyson,73, of Jacksonville, FL formerly from Lexington Park, MD, passed away on August 28, 2015 in Jacksonville, FL. She was the daughter of the late Bernard “Buck” Redman and Annie Arneida Redman. She was preceded in death by husbands Joseph Nelson and James “Smithy” Smith, and Billy Dyson. Phyllis is survived by her children: Joseph Nelson, Jr. and wife Michelle Nelson, and son in law Tommy Sparks all of Great Mills, MD, Patricia Smith and Christina Smith both of Jacksonville, FL, international adopted son Anurag, future son in law Amir Alaric, 6 grandchildren: Jackie and Randae Sparks, Amy and Aaron Nelson, Brandon Smith and Anastasia Hutchinson, and 9 great grandchildren. Siblings: Pat Redman, Mike Redman, Jimmy Redman and Jean Parks. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Pamela Nelson Sparks, brothers Bubby Redman, Johnny Redman, and sister Deborah Pilkerton. In her early years she was a loved waitress for Petes Galley and Mikes Bar and Restaurant. She later retired in the field of Private Home Health Care. She was active in Church and Loved God. She was a member of House of Disciples International Church in Lexington Park, MD for 14 years under Pastor Henry Briscoe and was one of their Lead Prayer Warriors. She also attended City Bible Church of Jacksonville, Florida, under Pastor Earl. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 10:00AM -11:00 Am in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Henry Briscoe officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers: Jimmy Redman, Aaron Nelson, Joe Nelson and Tommy Sparks.