Phyllis Christine Martin Ferguson, 84, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was born in Appomattox, VA on January 7, 1940 a daughter of the late Eldridge Coleman Martin and Evelyn Davidson Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Ollie J. Davidson and Dorothy Farmer Davidson whom raised her; and her siblings, Terrell Martin, Joyce Jackson, and Betty Brooks. She was a retired charge nurse at Central Virginia Training School. Phyllis is survived by her two sons, Ollie J. “Jeff” Ferguson (Patricia), Thomas Edward Ferguson; a daughter, Debra Daugherty(Richard); brother, Albert Martin (Nancy); sister, Dorothy Hood; grandchildren, Waylon Ferguson (Nici), Amanda Ferguson, DerekFerguson; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Hunter Ferguson. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Fort Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Kim Logan officiating. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.