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Helen McPhatter Obituary

HAMPTON - Helen Rebecca 'Sissy' Green McPhatter, wife, mother, grandmother and devoted friend, ventured over on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
She was born on Aug. 26, 1945, to the late Henry and Frances Green in Newport News, Va.
Left to cherish her memories are her son, Calvin McPhatter Jr. (April); daughter, La'Tasha McPhatter (Jermaine); grandchildren, Adam Smith, Hermione' Jackson; and step-grandchildren, Alexis Smith and her son, and Alexander Smith. Also left to cherish her memories are her sister, Myrtle Hundley; and brothers, Bernard Green and John Green; special nieces, Cynthia Cook, Fordelro Austin, Eboni Goodrich and Angela Reasons. She will also be missed by a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and very special friends.
Viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at J. T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. A life celebration service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Six House, Inc., 2003 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, with the Rev. Issac McDonald officiating. The family will assemble at 10:45 a.m. at 12 Haley Drive, Hampton.
The family has entrusted J. T. Fisher Funeral Services to handle the final care arrangements.
Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press on Aug. 14, 2008.

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Ernest McPhatter

August 19, 2008

Calvin, Jr and Tasha,

I offer my you deepest sympathy. This is a great loss, because like my mother once told me. "No one will ever LOVE you like your mother" My heart truly goes out to you. My God bless you in your time of need. Your mother feed me a many meals as a child. Your father gave me much wisdom as a young adult. And now they are your gaurdian angels always watching over you. My Prayer are with you.

Your Cousin, Ernie

Catherine James-McPhatter

August 16, 2008

Calvin, Tasha & Family,

I share your loss and send my heartfelt sympathy. Always cherish the beautiful memories and love that you share of your mom; and know that God will be always be there for you.

Love,
Aunt Catherine

John Mayo

August 15, 2008

With Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your loved one. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
The Mayo & McIntyre Families

Travis Williams

August 15, 2008

Travis Williams and Pamela Ellis wish to send our sincere prayers to the family.

Allison Cary

August 15, 2008

Calvin & Tasha
You were truely blessed to have the mother that you had. My heart and prayers go out to you. Sissy will truely be missed, I have known Sissy for 30 plus years and she was always a joy. I will keep you in my prayers and Sissy in my heart.
Allison Cary

Sherri Chandler and Pediatrics at the Hamptons

August 15, 2008

Calvin,Tasha, Alexander, Adam, April, Alexis and Jackson,
We have known your family for many years and our hearts go out for you all. I will always remember Sissy's beautiful smile, laugh and her fried fish and gravy , that was a trully a new experience for me and it was delicious! she will surely be missed but you will always have her in your hearts,
With sympathy,

Ashley Mumford

August 14, 2008

Tasha,
My prayers are with you and your family in the passing of your mother. Continue to trust in the Lord, he will pull you guys through this sadest time in your life, but know your mother is at peace.
With love,
MIja

Melanie Espineira

August 14, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to the McPhatter Family. Mrs.McPhatter will be deeply missed. It was a honor to have known her for the few years I did. I will miss seeing her and laughing with her at dialysis. She always made me laugh as feet were always a discussion with Linda -Myself and Mrs. McPhatter. She would peek over her magazine with the biggest grin..always Joking around. I loved her socks. One pair of her socks said...I love Nerdy Boys..LOL.. She was a wonderful woman and friend.
I will truly miss her.

Robin Finney

August 14, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time of loss. She will always be in our hearts and prayers. She was a wonderful woman and friend. Very thoughtful and generous to all around her. She will be missed by all at Chesapeake Ave Dialysis. With all our love, Robin Finney and Staff Renal Advantage Inc. Dialysis Chesapeake Ave

Tanya McPhatter-Moore

August 14, 2008

Calvin & LaTasha,
My prayers are forever with you and your family. Rest assured in knowing your mother is in a better place. If there is anything I can assist you with, please dont hesitate to call. May God continue to bless you both.
With Love,
Your Coustin,
Tanya McPhatter-Moore

LaToya Gervin

August 14, 2008

Ms. McPhatter will truly be missed by the Gervin family. I will always remember her and my mom's strong bond, friendship and relationship. Sissy would always call my mom early in the morning to wake her up for work and then around 7 pm that same day. They could talk for hours on hand until Ms. McPhatter told my mom she didn't feel like talking to her anymore and would hang up LOL! I will miss us having to go over her house to pick up all the food that she would cook for special events or holidays; especially the collard greens! We are all blessed to have had actual relationships with Ms. McPhatter and may she rest in peace.

With Love,
The Gervin Family

shannon chachere and family

August 14, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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