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Phyllis Baublitz Obituary
April 9, 1936 - October 3, 2025
Phyllis Stump Baublitz, 89, of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born in Roanoke, Va., on April 9, 1936, to the late Samuel Cassell and Lucy Fralin Stump, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin L. Baublitz; sons, Curtis Hatcher and Clinton Hatcher; grandson, Daniel Alan Swestyn; and her brother, Samuel Stump.
Phyllis was a longtime faithful member of Parkway Church in Roanoke. She worked for Eli-Lilly for more than twenty years before her retirement.
Those remaining to cherish her memory are her daughter, Annette Hatcher Swestyn; granddaughter, Sarah Swestyn Noel; great-grandchildren, Ettyen Noel and Miette Noel; step-grandchildren, Danielle Baublitz, of North Carolina, and Johnny Baublitz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to niece, Vicky Alli and her husband, Gary for their compassionate care, love and support of Phyllis.
Interment will be held privately in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
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annette Swestyn
October 12, 2025
My Mom was placed next to her Mother and deceased husband on Thursday, October9, 2025. Her Bible, 2 yellow roses from my yard and some of my son Daniel´s ashes were put in the vault with her earthly remains. Special thanks to John M Oakey & Son´s and Sherwood for assisting with this heart touching process.
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Billy Diane Ramey
October 9, 2025
Very sorry to hear of Phyllis passing She use to be my neighbor Prayers
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