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Phyllis Artis Obituary

Phyllis D. Artis NORFOLK - Phyllis D. Artis, 57, of the 1200 block of W. 40th St., passed away Nov. 11, 2009. She was born Aug. 4, 1952 to the late Evelyn McPherson and Booker T. Artis Sr. in Norfolk. She retired after 20 years of service with STIHL Inc. She is survived by two daughters, Tunisia Woodard and Jazmine Woodard; two sons, LaJuane Artis and Jamaica Woodard; one brother, Booker T. Artis Jr.; five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 14, 2009.

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Glendese Ramos

November 14, 2009

GOD Bless and take care of You. Phyllis and i were like Sisters growing up and she has a special place in my heart.

Tanisha Manson (Bly)

November 14, 2009

To NeNe and the family, keep your heads up! I will keep you all in my prayers...

Love Always

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