Mrs. Elizabeth ("Libby") Hope Via Phillips, age 93, of Blairsville, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Phillips was born in Bassett, Virginia, on December 13, 1928 to the late Homer Okla Via, Sr. and Violet Lee (Hall) Via. She married William "Bill" Phillips on January 21, 1948, in Martinsville, Virginia, after he returned from service overseas during WWII. The couple lived a majority of their married lives in Tampa and Brooksville, Florida, before moving to Brunswick, Georgia, and finally to the north Georgia mountains to be closer to family.
Libby enjoyed cooking, crafts, and shopping, while talking about cooking, crafts and shopping. She also loved being with family and friends. A devout Christian, Libby was of the Methodist Faith. She retired as a Health and Rehabilitative Services caseworker for the State of Florida.
Preceding Mrs. Phillips in death are her loving husband of 68 years, William Clarence Phillips (2017), son Michael Stephen Phillips, sister Catherine Wyatt Via, brothers Larry Grey Via, Homer Okla Via, Jr. and Richard Dean Via.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on May 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm, in the old sanctuary of the House of Prayer Church. Mrs. Phillips will be interred along with her husband at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA.
Libby enjoyed cooking, crafts, and shopping, while talking about cooking, crafts and shopping. She also loved being with family and friends. A devout Christian, Libby was of the Methodist Faith. She retired as a Health and Rehabilitative Services caseworker for the State of Florida.
Preceding Mrs. Phillips in death are her loving husband of 68 years, William Clarence Phillips (2017), son Michael Stephen Phillips, sister Catherine Wyatt Via, brothers Larry Grey Via, Homer Okla Via, Jr. and Richard Dean Via.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on May 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm, in the old sanctuary of the House of Prayer Church. Mrs. Phillips will be interred along with her husband at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA.
Mrs. Elizabeth ("Libby") Hope Via Phillips, age 93, of Blairsville, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Phillips was born in Bassett, Virginia, on December 13, 1928 to the late Homer Okla Via, Sr. and Violet Lee (Hall) Via. She married William "Bill" Phillips on January 21, 1948, in Martinsville, Virginia, after he returned from service overseas during WWII. The couple lived a majority of their married lives in Tampa and Brooksville, Florida, before moving to Brunswick, Georgia, and finally to the north Georgia mountains to be closer to family.
Libby enjoyed cooking, crafts, and shopping, while talking about cooking, crafts and shopping. She also loved being with family and friends. A devout Christian, Libby was of the Methodist Faith. She retired as a Health and Rehabilitative Services caseworker for the State of Florida.
Preceding Mrs. Phillips in death are her loving husband of 68 years, William Clarence Phillips (2017), son Michael Stephen Phillips, sister Catherine Wyatt Via, brothers Larry Grey Via, Homer Okla Via, Jr. and Richard Dean Via.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on May 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm, in the old sanctuary of the House of Prayer Church. Mrs. Phillips will be interred along with her husband at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA.
Libby enjoyed cooking, crafts, and shopping, while talking about cooking, crafts and shopping. She also loved being with family and friends. A devout Christian, Libby was of the Methodist Faith. She retired as a Health and Rehabilitative Services caseworker for the State of Florida.
Preceding Mrs. Phillips in death are her loving husband of 68 years, William Clarence Phillips (2017), son Michael Stephen Phillips, sister Catherine Wyatt Via, brothers Larry Grey Via, Homer Okla Via, Jr. and Richard Dean Via.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on May 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm, in the old sanctuary of the House of Prayer Church. Mrs. Phillips will be interred along with her husband at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA.
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