On Thursday, April 8, 2021 the Lord called Phila W. Sheene home. Phila was born on August 8, 1926 in Lincoln, Alabama, the oldest of six girls to Natus and Adelle Storey. Phila served her country in the Army, a Korean War Veteran. While stationed at Ft. Monroe, she met the love of her life in Phoebus. Phila was a faithful member of Menchville Baptist Church. Phila loved the simple things in life, sewing, gardening, canning, baking fruit cakes and eating at Cracker Barrel.

Phila was predeceased by her parents and four sisters. Left to mourn her loss is her devoted husband of 61 years, Donald W. Sheene; her son, Natus Glenn Sheene (Clara); granddaughter, Cayce Jade; her sister, Holly Thurman of Alabama; special friends, Jenny Felker and Wyonna Gregory; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1 - 2 PM on Monday, April 12, 2021 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home and at 3:00 PM at Hampton Memorial Gardens for burial with military honors. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing will be required.

Memorial donations maybe made to Peninsula Rescue Mission, 6200 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605.

Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com