Joanne Connor Phillips
Joanne Connor Phillips
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Joanne Phillips Obituary
On Thursday, December 2, 2010, our Heavenly Father dispatched his angels to the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, to escort our beloved mother, Joanne Connor Phillips, home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Willie Mae Connor; her son, Samuel D. Phillips; her granddaughter, Samone D. Phillips; her brothers, Floyd "Sammy" Connor, Charles "Mickey" Connor, and William "Bill" Connor.
She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Claude D. Phillips Jr., Deborah A. Bright, Gloria E. Linton, and Veronica P. Crawley; 11 grandchildren, Teresa, Terence and Tyson Phillips, Keith Balmer, Cory and Coty Bright, Shanika Humphrey, Glenn Collins, Claudia and Connor Linton, and Dominique Crawley; 18 great-grandchildren; one brother, Patrick L. Connor; one sister, Novella M. Connor; a host of nieces, nephews; two daughters-in-law, Laverne W. Phillips and Brenda W. Phillips; three sons-in-law, Sylvester R. Bright, Allan A. Linton and Denby F. Crawley; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Zion Union Baptist Church, 1015 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia, where the remains will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service. The Reverend Lloyd Cosby, Pastor, and the Reverend Doyle Thomas, officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2010, at J. F. Bell Funeral Home, 108 6th Street, Northwest, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.jfbellfuneralhome.com.
J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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JACQUELINE (JACKIE) LINDSAY
December 14, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We met thru my Aunt Oralea. She was happy and kept you laughing. May God continue to keep and bless your family. Love you always
Karen Taylor (Lindsay)
December 14, 2010
A Woman of Worth Is Remarkable: The wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere. James 3:17 CEV
We thank God and his mighty angels for Joanne Connor Phillips. She was a beautiful person with a kind and gentle soul, and we feel blessed for having known her. May you find peace and happiness in your loving memories.
God Bless,
The Lindsay Family (D.C. & Md.)
Tyrone, Jackie, Karen, Curtis, Theresa & Tawana
Faye Wright
December 14, 2010
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Wilbur & Bernice Wright
December 14, 2010
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Karen Nightengale
December 13, 2010
To the Family,
I know that I am late in this note to the family, but I want to send my prayers for you all in the passing of Ms. Phillips. She always so kind and thoughtful to me. As a teenager, I remember spending time at the Phillips house. May God continue to bless and keep you. Penny, I am praying for you....
Karen Nightengale
Barbara Thacker Dunkley
December 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Joanne for many years at Centel and she was always a joy to be around; I loved to hear her laugh. May God be with you all at this very sad time.
Connie Critzer
December 10, 2010
Gloria,
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Connie Critzer
Fae Taylor
December 9, 2010
I am so sorry about Joanne. The family is in my thoughts and in my prayers and I hope God will hold you in the palm of his hand as he blesses you with sweet memories. Joanne was always very nice to me. I worked with her at Centel/Sprint. She would always help me when I asked, and she was more than willing to show me how to do something. Her laugh was contagious and she could always make me smile.
With deepest sympathy,
Fae Taylor
RITA BENSON
December 9, 2010
BUCKIE AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO EACH OF YOU.SHE WAS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH.
Denise Seamster
December 9, 2010
Buckie,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I always thought so much of her and enjoyed her company at work so much. She was always smiling, joking around, but she knew how to keep it real...and I respected her for that. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With sincere sympathy,
Tom Gentry
December 9, 2010
Buckie and family. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Joanne was a wonderful lady.
Susan Hartless
December 9, 2010
Buckie,
I am so sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. Take comfort in knowing she is now with the angels and beyond any earthly pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy Marsh
December 9, 2010
I' m so sorry about your loss. May God be with you as you go through this time. Hope your holiday is a good one.
Cece Hester- Walker
December 9, 2010
Gloria and Family,
Many thoughts and prayers are with all at this time. Joanne held a special place in my heart with her kindness to me and she will be missed by many. Stay strong in the Lord and he shall comfort you all. Remember she is in a better place.
monica wallace
December 9, 2010
My prayers are with the family of sister joanne phillips, in this time of loss.
Sister Monica Wallace,wm
Star of Bethlehem #20
Roanoke,VA 24017
jane frazier
December 7, 2010
buckie,i worked with your mom at the phone company.your mom was a grest lady,she will be missed by a lot of people that she touched in one way are another.so your family can remember that she was loved an respected by all.i knew your mom way back when she lived at earlysville va.and i had the pleasure to meet her again an talk about old times an it was a real pleasue to have knowed her in my life time.she was always very nice to me an i respected that .i know she will be in heaven looking down on your family that she loved very much, so my prayers are with you all.lots of love an keep thy faith.
Lorine Brown
December 6, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. May your special holiday memories help ease your grief this Christmas.
Linda Harris-Tyler
December 5, 2010
Buckie and Debbie,
So sorry to here about your mother. Prayers are with you and the family.
Debbie Burton
December 4, 2010
Debbie and family,
I am so sorry about your Mom. Please know that you are in my prayers. I know all the pain and sorrow that you and your family have been through this year but know that God puts no more on us that we can bear. Please if there is anything that I can do get in contact with me. Love you all.
Debbie,Curtis,Ciera,and Erica (Burton)
John Hughes
December 3, 2010
May God continue to watch over Ms. Phillips children and grandchildren now that she has gone home
December 3, 2010
To the family of Joann...
Just to let you know our hearts go out to you all at this time of sadness...we all knew your MOM and she was a great person to know...we have share a lot of memories in the years past and will always remember her....a stylish lady....keep your faith in GOD and he will lead you through it all....Please let us know if there is anything we can do ... we are just a lil ways up the road....
Just stay close and be there for each other....
With Love and Sympathy
Lessie and Luther and the family
Sylvia Hawkins Scott
December 3, 2010
To The Family...I will truly miss your mom, we have known each other for so many many years. She was a joy to be around. My love, prayers, and sympathy are with you. Keep your hand in God's hand and he will give you strength. Love you all.
Sylvia and Daney
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