Phyllis Vanessa Pleasant, 66, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.
Mrs. Pleasant was born March 2, 1951 to David J. and Ethel Taylor Cunningham in Century. A Century High School graduate, she later attended F.A.B.C. and received her Master's in Christian Education. She worked for many years at Starter, Jim Walter Doors and Head Start, and volunteered as a teacher at the Bible College and was a member of Bethel A.F.M. Church of God where she served many years as Choir Director, Secretary for the Family Enrichment Ministry, Usher, District Youth Department and National Youth Department as Program Coordinator.
The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Bethel A.F.M. Church of God in Century with Bishop Russell Fountain, Jr. officiating. Burial followed at Century Cemetery with Jackson-McMurray Funeral Services directing.
Mrs. Pleasant is survived by her husband, Daniel Pleasant of Century; two sons, Danta (Patty) Pleasant of Pensacola and Joseph Pleasant of Boston, Mass.; three daughters, Andrea (Marcus) McMillan of Brewton, Mona Lisa Pleasant and Sandra Pleasant of Brockton, Mass.; her mother; three brothers, Willie (Muriel) Taylor of Pensacola, David (Jocelyn) Taylor of Malden, Mass. and Johnny Cunningham of Century; two sisters, Annie (Albert) Johnson of Century and Barbara (Daniel) Roberts of Pensacola; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and other family members.
