Phyllis McNeill Elliott, age 66 of Sanford, passed away on Sunday (12/15/2024) at her home with her family by her side.   She was born on June 17, 1958, daughter of Doris Gray Poole Brown and the late Charlie Thomas Poole.  She was preceded in death by her father, her stepmother, Midge Poole and her husband, Donnie McNeill.  Phyllis worked for over thirty years in the grocery industry, retiring as the manager of the Piggly Wiggly in Broadway.  Surviving is her husband, John William "Bill" Elliott of the home; daughters, Marie Webster of Sanford, NC,  Danielle Watson (David) of Broadway, NC, and Kristina Byington of Sanford, NC;  sons, Brandon McNeill of Broadway, NC and Daniel McNeill (Ruth) of Kernersville, NC; mother, Doris Brown of Asheboro, NC, sisters, Lisa Brown (Don) of Pittsboro, NC and Mary Burke (Robert) of Bear Creek, NC and several grandchildren.  The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Thursday (12/19/2024) at the Smith Funeral Home in Broadway.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc.