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Phyllis Young Obituary
PHYLLIS POYNER ETHERIDGE YOUNG
January 22, 1940 - September 29, 2011 Peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2011 in Washington, DC. Phyllis was the youngest of three daughters, born in Washington, DC to the late Robert Bruce Etheridge and Bessie Dixon Etheridge. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Rose-Kathryn Mattison Young and Beverly Young Settle; her adoring granddaughter, Courtney Young Settle; her loving grandson, Johnnie Khaseem Settle; her siblings, Jacqueline Etheridge Wilson and Marian Letitia Etheridge; two aunts, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many cousins. On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, services will be held at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20011, where The Alpha Kappa Alpha Ivy Beyond the Wall ceremony will be held from 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with visitation following from 10:30 a.m. until memorial service at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Phyllis' memory may be made to any of the following: Building and Blessings Campaign, 19th Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 (P. E Young should be on the memo line); The Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Post Office Box 9810, Washington, DC 20016 (P. E. Young should be on the memo line); or American Cancer Society, P O Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 (download donation form at https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/otherwaystogive) or give online at https://www.cancer.org/Involved/Donate/DonateOnline Now/index and enter "Phyllis E. Young" to designate memorial contribution. Arrangements by McGuire.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Young
Tomi Barker
October 26, 2011
I am deeply sadden to learn of the passing of your mother. We enjoyed her visits to California and loved hearing stories from her and Roger whenever she would come over. May God's peace comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Shonda Huery Hardman
October 19, 2011
My life was so richly blessed by the wisdom and knowledge of soror Phyllis. She has touched so many women through her service to Alpha Kappa Alpha. She will be missed!
Prayerfully,
Dr. Shonda Huery Hardman
Kathleen Monahan
October 19, 2011
To Beverly and Rose - Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. Kathleen (Schlaich) Monahan, Alumna of Dunbarton College, Washington, DC
patricia gaskins
October 18, 2011
Phyllis was a woman of excellence who was extremely generous with her gifts and talents. She enriched my life and my family's immensely in so many ways and I will always treasure the many fond memories of our friendship over 30 years. May her legacy of a strong faith and confidence in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ rest upon her family. She has run a good race and fought a good fight. Now rest in peace, Dear Phyllis.
Tyniqua Williams
October 18, 2011
I received an award in her honor back in the 2006-2007 school year
Melvin Campbell
October 17, 2011
To the family of Mrs. Young, know that in your time of sorrow, she has started a journey to everlasting joy and happiness.Although I did not know her personally, judging by the legacy she has left us with, I am sure heaven is pleased to have her as an Angel.
October 17, 2011
To the daughters and family of Phyllis, cherrish the memories and I know you have many stories of her life to last a lifetime and to pass on to the next generation. She was a good friend to my sister Sandra and I loved hearing her stories. RIP Phyllis
Susan and Oliver Childs
October 16, 2011
As we say goodbye to our dearest Auntie, we look fondly on the great achievements of a noble and most gracious lady. She is my aunt, godmother, soror and friend. You are at peace and we are blessed to have been there with you until the very end. Rosie and Beverly our cousins, God is with you always and so is your Mom.
Love
Kim (Boyd), Terence and Kimille Leathers
October 16, 2011
I am so saddened to learn of Soror Phyllis' passing. She was such a dedicated visionary, a bulwark in Alpha Kappa Alpha, and a shining example of service and commitment to so many of us. We were nurtured by her indominable spirit and determination. She was a fighter on so many fronts.
Her mother and my parents were co-workers in the D.C. Public School System for years, so she knew of me before I knew her. She took so many of the younger generation just like her own children. I fondly remember the messages I'd get -- "how are you doing?" or messages to all of us to DO something, to get involved.
To her daughters Cat and Beverly, and her family, we send our love and continuing prayers for comfort, clarity and fond memories to sustain you. Celebrate your guardian angel!
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