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Stanley Phelps Obituary

Stanley L. Phelps

Norfolk - Stanley L. Phelps, 71, strong in his Christian faith was called home to be with the Lord, November 12, 2014. Stan was a long time resident of Norfolk.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Sharon, son James Phelps and wife Deanne of Chesapeake, daughter Samantha Vanhorn and husband Billy of Zuni, daughters Christina Phelps of Norfolk, Tanya Medina of Norfolk, Tami Brickhouse of Jacksonville, Fla., sister Jean Curry and husband Larry of South Hill, brother Jerry Phelps and wife Deborah of Appomattox, 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Norview Baptist Church, 1127 Norview Ave, Norfolk, Va 23513. Pastor Mike Smith will officiate.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 16, 2014.

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November 20, 2014

Hello Sharon, I'm so sorry Stanley passed away. I hope the Lord will give you strength & courage and get you thru this sorrow. My thought & prayers will be with you. I'm Betty Gilbert Hoisington, Marie Gilbert sister, @ 920 Alma, you all were really good neighbors. Stay strong. Love Betty

Donna Tim Sheryle Shanna Alex Jayson BuchmanFamily

November 19, 2014

Hi Uncle Stanley, Great Uncle Stanley, Great Great Uncle Stanley
Blessings to you in the arms of our Lord.

Tanya Medina

November 18, 2014

Dad, you will always be remembered...

Laura Starner

November 18, 2014

Christina, I am truly sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and your family and keep you all safe.

Brittney Freel

November 17, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to Christina and family. You always have your girls at work whenever you need a smile during the coming weeks.

November 17, 2014

RIP my old friend , co worker and fishing buddy. Prayers for Sharon, Christina,Jimmy and the rest of your family. Hope you see you fishing again on the other side. Craig and Gina Miles

Kyle Fallon

November 17, 2014

Stan is so much happier in his surroundings as we will ever be on earth. He and Sharon brought me back to Jesus 14 years ago. God bless you, Sharon <

Lisa Howell

November 16, 2014

Christina, I am sorry about the loss of your Dad. He is happy and healthly in Heaven with the Lord....No more pain or suffering.
I continue to pray for peace and comfort for you and your family. If you need anything please call or text me.
Love you! God Bless!

Tami Brickhouse

November 16, 2014

You will be missed dad,no more pain and ailments

krystle levora

November 16, 2014

Grandpa you are truly missed

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Celebration of Life

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Norview Baptist Church

1127 Norview Ave, Norfolk, VA

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