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Phyllis Blocker Obituary
AGE: 81 • Somerset
Phyllis A. Thompson Blocker, 81, of Somerset, died on February 24, 2016 in Morris Plains, NJ. She was born in Crossroads, Halifax County, VA and formerly lived in New Brunswick and East Brunswick, NJ. Former member of Second Baptist Church, Metuchen and Sharon Baptist Church, New Brunswick. A member of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, Somerset, since 1961, where she served on various ministries as well as former President of C.G. Wooding Nurses Unit. A member and former Worthy Matron of Progressive Chapter #30 Order of Eastern Star in New Brunswick, Khufu Court #118 in Princeton, NJ and Lady Orchard Assembly #44, in Trenton, NJ. A retired License Practical Nurse at Middlesex General Hospital (RWJUH), New Brunswick.
Predeceased by her parents William Wilborn and Ellie Wilborn Slater, first husband, Harry E. Thompson and second husband, Verdrey Blocker. She is survived by three children, Shiela Thompson Ortiz, Harry E. Thompson (Diane) and Charles W. Thompson (Jacqueline), two stepchildren, Sharon Gibson and Catherine Gatson (Duance), her brother, Edward Wilborn, a goddaughter, Karen Ellis Waller, eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 5 pm, Friday, March 4, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 771 Somerset St., Somerset. Viewing is from 3pm, until the time of service. Entombment will be held at Franklin Memorial Park, No. Brunswick. Arrangements are by Anderson Funeral Service, New Brunswick.
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Charles and Mabel Singletary
March 4, 2016
To the family of Sister Phyllis Blocker. May you find comfort and strength knowing that Jesus is with you and so many others are praying for you. Love and Blessings.
The Singletarys and C.A.R.E. Ministries
Mr. Mrs, Leroy Mullins
March 4, 2016
Our symphathy is with you during this time of sorry
May God continue to see you thru .With Love.
Sally Nash
March 4, 2016
My prayeris that God continue to be with you during this time of sorry, God will see you thru.
Adrianne Hill
March 4, 2016
To the Family, we were blessed to have Ms. Blocker a member of our Spring Hills at Somerset Assisted Living community. She will be missed dearly and our prayers will always be with the family. Chuck, Sonny, and Shelia know that she is singing and shouting above and will be with us in our hearts.
Love and Peace
The Spring Hills at Somerset Assisted Living Family
Louis Economopoulos
March 4, 2016
Sheila allow me to offer my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. May you remember her always. My mother passed away two months ago at the age of 102 and I know the void left behind.
March 3, 2016
Shelia, so sorry for your loss. Your Mom lived a very rewarding life. Fondly, Tony and Mary Nastus
March 3, 2016
Thomas and Family,
Even in this time of sadness, may warm memories bring a smile. With Heartfelt Sympathy.
Rita, Edna, Barbara, and Mary Catherine
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Zelma Nix
March 3, 2016
Dear Family, praying for you during this difficult time . Phyllis will be missed but never forgotten .
Fondly, PM Sister Zelma Alphin Nix- Hamilton, NJ
Logean Billups
March 3, 2016
Dear Family,
My prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God bless and Give you peace.
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