January 5, 2024, 92, Goldsboro —
Theria Waller McPhail, 92, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born in Wayne County, one of ten children, to the late James W. and Callie Waters Waller on January 20, 1931. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James C. McPhail; son, James Thomas McPhail; five brothers and three sisters.
Theria was a graduate of Mount Olive High School and attended Burlington Business College. She was devoted to her family and friends. Theria loved to help anytime she could and was always there for them. When she loved, she loved with all her heart. Her children and siblings meant the world to her.
Theria was a long-time, active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the J. Paul Edwards Sunday School Class. She offered her musical talents through her participation in the Triple Tones and the Sanctuary Handbell Choir. For many years, she served as the secretary of the United Methodist Women Aldersgate Circle. Theria also helped prepare meals for the 60 uppers and deliver Meals on Wheels, as an outreach project for her circle. She could often be found visiting homebound members of the church and community. Theria will be remembered by many for her endeavors to help others, and her impact on the lives of others will live on in those she loved.
To relax, Theria found her way to the golf course. This was a happy place for her. The great outdoors and her world travels seemed to cure whatever was bothering her. It was even better if she could share the experience with those she loved. Theria also enjoyed the opportunity to play bridge and would join others in playing all across Goldsboro.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home. The service to celebrate Theria’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. James Harry and Rev. Phyllis Vail officiating. A private interment for immediate family will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Mount Olive, NC.
Theria is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janice (Jan) McPhail Moon and William (Bill) A. Moon of Goldsboro; sister, Katrina W. Nunn of Mount Olive; sister-in-law, Gertrude Waller of Mount Olive; and many nieces and nephews she loved very much.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the compassionate care provided by 3HC and the staff at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Love and heartfelt thanks are also expressed to her caregivers and friends, Barbara Millard, Bobby Jean Dixon, Ire Darden, Rhonda Smith, and Vickie Wiggins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the music ministry at St. Paul Methodist Church, 204 E. Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530, Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534 or to the charity of one’s choice.
Services are entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
