Virginia met Jesus face to face on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 24, 1922, to Napoleon B. "Nap" Sr. and Jessie Chaney Calmes, in Dennis Mills, where she lived nearly her entire life and where she passed away surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Edmond C. Calmes Sr. and N.B. Calmes Jr.; sister, Miriam Chutz; and son, Gregory L. Phillips. Survived by her husband of 63 years, Lawrence C. Phillips, of Dennis Mills; two sons, Chaney Phillips, of Ponchatoula, and Matthew Phillips and wife Christine, of Watson; two brothers, Chaney Calmes and wife Lurline, of Baton Rouge, and Stanley Calmes, of Diamondhead, Miss.; six grandsons, Gregory Phillips and wife Jennifer, of Metairie, Ryan Phillips and wife Stephanie, of Baton Rouge, Jason Phillips and wife Kristi, of Baton Rouge, Dallas Phillips and wife Tammy, of Denham Springs, and Jackson and Ethan Phillips, of Watson; granddaughter, Brandy Roberts and husband John, of Denham Springs; seven great-grandchildren, Chaney, Grayson and Lindsey Phillips, of Metairie, Jacob and Jordan Phillips, and Brenna Phillips, all of Baton Rouge, and Brandon Phillips, of Denham Springs; numerous nieces and nephews and hundreds of friends and extended family. A special thanks to beloved neighbor, friend and devoted caregiver, Elaine Cash. Virginia grew up in a fun and loving family in Dennis Mills. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and the Sunshine Class and served as church pianist and organist until age 84. After 20 years, she retired from the St. Helena Parish school system in 1987. She loved spending her time keeping her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cooking for her family. Virginia loved the Lord and her family with complete devotion. She was always there for us, making any sacrifice necessary without complaint. Everything she did was done with love and kindness. She looked for the positive in everyone and could always find it. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her smile and laughter made the darkest days bright. We were blessed to have known her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove. Visitation at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove, on Wednesday, March 2, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Phillip McDaniel officiating. Burial in Pine Ridge Cemetery, La. 440, west of Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com.