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Velester Lathrop Obituary

LATHROP (PHIFER) Velester Lenea Lathrop, age 43, formerly of Kentwood, MI, passed away unexpectedly to be with her Savior and Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2009. She is the daughter of Paul and Margaret Phifer of Kentwood, MI. The family will greet friends and relatives from 9 to 11 a.m. and a funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 608 North Horners Lane, Rockville, MD 20850. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Scleraderma Foundation.
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Published by Anderson Independent-Mail from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2009.

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Deborah R

May 31, 2024

L,
I miss you so much and you´re often a conversation in my home. I still think about our talks and shopping trips after work. TJ Maxx is still in Tyson and I go every now and then. I still remember us in there shopping and laughing. I will always have you in my heart friend. Love you always.

Vera Martin

May 29, 2024

You are still in my heart, you will never be forgotten. This world was truly blessed by your presence. Love you forever

Deborah Rideout

May 31, 2023

L,
I will always miss you and love you. I have so much to tell you.

Vera Martin

May 30, 2023

Still missing you my beautiful niece. You will never be forgotten and will always be loved!!!

Deborah Rideout

May 30, 2022

L,
I´m still missing you. I always think of how we laughed so much together. Love you always!

Paul and Margaret Phifer

May 30, 2022

Although it has been 13 years since God has transferred you into His glorious presence, we know that time is really not important in the place where you now reside. We look forward to that day when we will join you in the everlasting love of our God's arms, who has saved us from the bondage of sin and eternal death.

Vera Martin

May 29, 2022

My dear beautiful niece, you are loved forever and dearly missed. Rest in Heaven!

Vera Martin

May 29, 2020

Lenea,
You are still very much in my thoughts and my heart. Miss you beacon of light. I know there is no more pain, no more sorrow. For that I am very grateful. Will see you on the other side. Love you much my dear beautiful niece.

Michael

May 30, 2019

Lenea,
On this day, 10 years since your passing, I am as saddened as ever that you are not here beside me. However, I am strengthened by the knowledge that you are no longer suffering. I will forever cherish the memories we created together and remember your beautiful spirit. Thank you for granting me the honor of being your Husband. You will forever be in my heart and mind.

Deborah Rideout

May 30, 2019

L,
I miss you so much, I know your at peace with that big smile on your face. L, you know you were always telling people where to go and what to do. I always look forward to talking and shopping with you. You brighten up any room you walked in my friend. You're such a beautiful soul. Missing you!!

Vera Martin

May 29, 2019

To my beautiful niece. You will never be forgotten and you are still missed very much!I will always remember your beautiful smile and the way you always carried your self, a woman of class. Another family member has joined you and Cheryl, Aunt Denise. Until we meet again, love you very much!

Ron

August 22, 2018

Lenea (aka Nay Dawg), your friends and former coworkers at Chevy Chase Bank still miss you. Rest In Peace.

Deborah Rideout

February 19, 2018

L,
I miss you so much always looking at your pictures and that happy face. Rest well my friend love you always.

February 19, 2018

Hello my beloved niece. You are still missed very much, but we know you are no longer suffering. I can just see you and Cheryl dancing and asking all kinds of questions. God bless and one day there will be a grand reunion. Love you so very much!!!

Aunt Vera

Paul Phifer

February 17, 2018

To you, our first born.... whose going on to glory continues to reinforce our assurance and excitement about that coming day in the future where we will join Lenea again. It will be a time we will worship together the One who has made this reunion possible, with no chance of separation again! We are forever thankful for the 43 years God shared you with us.


Love,

Mom and Dad

Deborah Rideout

August 1, 2015

I miss you so much my friend

Wayne Taylor

May 30, 2010

In Loving memory of my Dear friend Lenea. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, and loving nature will never be forgotten. May God Cradle you with his love for eternity.

Donna James

August 27, 2009

Lenea,
I just learned today that you have gone to be with our Lord. I prayed for you everyday, that God would restore your health and strength. I know you are with him now and that you have the Peace you deserve. I love you and miss you. Donna

Vera Martin

June 9, 2009

The trumpets were sounded on May 30, 2009 and the welcoming committee led by cousin Cheryl awaited eagerly Leanea's arrival. You made a difference in this world and in others. Your job here is finished, but your legacy will remain forever. Lenea you will always be in our hearts and I thank God for allowing you to be born into our family.
Your Aunt Vera

June 8, 2009

To the Phifer Family,
I just learned of the passing of Lenea. My heart and prayers are with you. I will never forget her beautiful smile and the great times we had at Messiah growing up. May God give you the peace that passes all understanding not only at this time but in days to come. Cassonya Carter-Pugh

Rodney Patterson

June 6, 2009

To the Phifer family, my deepest condolence.

I cherish the short time that Lenea and I spent together, I will never forget what a wonderful person she was. She will always be in my heart.

Stefanie Edwards

June 5, 2009

My dear cousin, Lenea, you are forever in my heart...

Stefanie

Stephanie Howsare

June 5, 2009

To Lenea's Family - words can not adequately express how saddened I am by Lenea's death. May your memories of her provide comfort in the days, months and years ahead.

I had the pleasure of working with Lenea and she always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. I will miss her.

June 4, 2009

Lenea:

We have no words. My heart aches to tell you I love you. Did you know that? I pray you did. All of the things I wish for you I can't say.

We will love and miss you forever.

Michelle Turner & Michelle Rhodes-Jones

Toccara White

June 4, 2009

To my cousin Lenea, you will always be missed and never forgotten, until we meet again, Love your cousin Toccara.

Randolph Phifer

June 4, 2009

In acknowledgement of the life of my sweet niece Lenea who possessed both spiritual and physical beauty and whose gentle presence enriched the earth while she was here.

We will miss you and keep you in our hearts forever.

Your Uncle Randy

June 4, 2009

In honor of my beautiful, intelligent, amazing, and dearly missed sister, Lenea. I love you and will think of you daily until we meet again in heaven. Your brother, Khary

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