Phoeba (Fridley) Layton, 93 of Campbells Creek, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was surrounded by family and friends.
Phoeba was born October 14, 1919 to the late William and Agnes Fridley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of more than 60 years, Harry Layton and two children, Phyllis Layton and Ray Layton. She was also preceded in death by nine siblings, Ellen Isaac, Dorothy Layton, Dolly Carpenter, Ruby Gatens, Jean Elkins, Ernestine Thompson, Ulysses Fridley, Vineyard "Sameul" Fridley and Earl Fridley, as well as multiply nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
She was an active member of Spring Fork Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a former member of the church choir and the ladies circle and also taught Sunday School for many years. She loved her church family and was a blessing to all who knew her.
She is survived by her five loving children, Marilyn Hudnall (Bernard) of St. Albans, Roy Layton (Joyce) of Campbells Creek, Harry Wayne Layton (Frances) of Oak Hill, Shirley Wilson (Rev. Randall) of Campbells Creek and Danny Layton (Linda) of Campbells Creek; and eight grandchildren, Roger Hudnall of St. Albans, Tana Tolley (Rich) of Hurricane, Terry Layton (Lynda) of Walton, Lisa Payne (John "JJ") of Snellville, Ga., Molly Kinsey (John) of Emporia, VA,. Tina Layton of Campbells Creek, Julie Meadows (Jeremiah) of Campbells Creek and Melissa Carter (Stacy) of Campbells Creek. Also surviving are 11 great grandchildren, Cassandra Hudnall of St. Albans, Jeffrey "Jay" Layton of Cleveland, Ohio, Brandon Layton of Snellville, GA., Frankie Layton of Snellville, Ga., Donte Layton of Oak Hill, Ashley Layton of Walton, Marissa Tolley of Hurricane, Daniel Layton of Campbells Creek, Graceion Meadows of Campbells Creek, Tasha McMillan of Campbells Creek and Johnee Loggins of Campbells Creek; two step-great grandchildren, Rebekah Kinsey of Emopria, VA. and Sarah Carter (Greg) of Corbin, Ky.; as well as four great great grandchildren, Colton Kuba of St. Albans and Hunter Carter, Kennedy Loggins and Maci Loggins all of Campbells Creek. Phoeba is also survived by several special nieces who helped care for her on a daily basis. Faye Woody (Stanton) of St. Albans and Kay Bell, Etta Keeney and Kaitlyn Keeney all of Campbells Creek.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the outstanding caregivers and nursing staff of CAMC Memorial, expecially Sarah, Bridget, and Nicole on the Clinical Decision Unit, for their kindness and compassion during this difficult time.
