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Phyllis Bunner Obituary

Phyllis Marie (Phil) Bunner, 62, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Donald and Isabelle Robinson. She was currently an employee of Endocrinology Associates, Inc. She was an active member and choir participant at Celebration Church of God. Known as a lover of nature, she was especially fond of animals, the Outer Banks, and gardening. Passionate about life, she spread her joy and energy to all who knew her, and will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by husband, Bradley D. Bunner; son, Donald B. Swing and daughter-in-law, Nga (Linda) T. Nguyen, of Roanoke; daughter, Leslie S. Furrow and son-in-law, Philip W. Furrow, of Roanoke; stepchildren, Bradley Bunner Jr., Corey Wilson, and Carrie Bunner; grandchildren, Autumn V. Swing and Aidyn J. Swing; brother, James D. Robinson Jr., of New Bern, N.C.; niece, Laura Wood; and nephew, James D. Robinson III. Condolences to Milton B. Swing, ex-husband and still good friend, family, friends, and co-workers. Memorial service will be held 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Celebration Church of God. The family will receive friends after the service from 6 to 8 p.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the Wood home, 5119 Glen Heather Drive, Roanoke. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2010.

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Jennifer Stanley

April 22, 2010

I knew Phyllis from Endocrinology Associates. I am so sorry for this loss, especially to her family. I will miss her.

Kathleen Robinson

April 20, 2010

Dearest Brad and Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences for your great loss. Miss Phyllis will be missed terribly by all that knew her. You all are in our thoughts and prayers and her amazing light could never be extinguished.
All our love,
Stan, Kathleen and Brendan Robinson
(Celebration Church of God)

Diana Lombardo

April 17, 2010

Phil has always and will forever be my friend. We had our moments and we worked passed them. We just talked last week. I got to tell her i loved her and apprieciated her. Leslee, Don my heart literally broke when I hurd, and it still aches for you. You guys are in my heart and my prayers. I could not bring myself to say goodbye...cause I cant..i wont! She is still with me and always will be.

Shannon Maggi

April 17, 2010

Thinking of you, Brad, Corey, Cary, and Bradley. I know that she was near and dear to you. We love you.
-Dennis and Shannon Maggi

Becki & David Hartman

April 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Blessings and Peace!
Your neighbors.

Cindy Tuttle

April 16, 2010

My deepest sympathy for Phil's family and co-workers. I worked with Phil for a long time. She was always delightfully entertaining with her razor wit and bright personality.
Another bright and funny woman gone from us too soon.........but, we all now have another wonderful Guardian Angel.

Cindy Tuttle.

Melissa Mallen-Register

April 16, 2010

Our thought and prayers are with Ellie and Family, Don and Family, Brad, Laura & Ron, J.D. and Milton. Phil was a great neighbor to grow up with and will be missed.

April 16, 2010

We were so saddened to hear of "Mama Swing's" death. Lezlie, Phil, and the entire family--you are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful woman and will be sorely missed. Please let us know how we can help.

Roy, Sharon, Jason, Eric, Torren and Lindsey Nanz--Roanoke

Chanda Smith

April 16, 2010

My condolences go out to the Swing & Bunner families. Phyllis was a wonderful woman, she will be missed

Karen Simonton

April 16, 2010

I always looked forward to my visits with Phil at Endo. She was always fully "present" when she was with you; never preoccupied with the burdens of the day. She had a strong sense of who she was and how to best use that to better where she was. She was always "blooming". I will miss her laugh. I am thankful I got to know her.

Jamie Keesee

April 16, 2010

Phillydilly you will be forever missed by those who knew you. You were my boss but you were also my friend I will miss you saying each time you saw me "Hey Jamiedoodle". You had Smile so warm and loving, a heart so full of love and a soul full of joy. Our Heavenly Father needed your love, laugher and voice singing to light the way for other who will follow you.
Phill has had an amazing life and those of us who were fortunate enough to know her were blessed. She loved her family very much and gave them her all. I know it is hard even if you have faith knowing she is in a better place.
Love Jamie Keesee-Angel

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