Phyllis N. Friedman, 76, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Virginia Beach.
Phyllis was the daughter of Lawrence L. and Mildred Newfield. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Newfield; and her beloved husband, Melvin Friedman.
Phyllis graduated from Old Dominion University and the College of William & Mary, receiving a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Development.
She worked as an educator for more than 50 years, mainly in Williamsburg school system. She was instrumental in integration of the school system in 1966. She also assisted in organizing the Head Start Program and worked diligently with the Cheatham Annex to assist men up to the age of 65 who were economically disadvantaged. She also worked with individual cases of children with learning disabilities in private practice.
Surviving family members include Alan and Julia Dail; grandchildren, Ariana and Ava Dail, Erin and Laura Friedman, Caroline and Lillian Friedman and Jonathan and Steven Friedman. Phyllis’ passions in life were her grandchildren, her beloved Melvin and her students.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St., Norfolk. A reception will follow interment at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5033 Rouse Drive, Virginia Beach.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to donate to the organization of your choice or the American Cancer Society.
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