Linda Viverette Phillips
July 11, 1945 ~ April 16, 2015
Linda Jean Viverette Phillips, 69, passed away April 16, 2015. Born in Wilson County on July 11 1945, Linda was the daughter of the late Jesse and Leora Viverette.
The matriarch of the Phillips Family Farm, Linda was involved in all aspects of daily life and will be most remembered during the tobacco days of the farm as well as always sewing and crocheting clothing, especially booties, for all those she loved and cared for. Linda also served on the Edgecombe County Democratic Election Board for 40 years holding various positions, to include as a Chief Judge for many of those years. A devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Linda will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband Jesse Clinton Phillips, Sr. of Rocky Mount, her son, Jesse Clinton Phillips, Jr. and his wife, Sheryl, of Rocky Mount, her two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Phillips and Jessica Phillips German and her husband, Tim, also of Rocky Mount. Linda also is survived by her sister-in-law, Fay Pennington and her husband, Jack, and a host of nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will held the morning of Monday, April 20, 2015 at 11 oclock in the Chapel of Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home. A visitation will be the evening of Sunday, April 19, 2015 beginning at 6 oclock until 8 oclock also at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services on Monday at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers are welcome or a donation in Lindas memory may be made to the National Kidney foundation through the following website,www.kidney.org/support.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> |
Sunday 4/19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> |
Monday 4/20, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
God gives power to the faint & the weary, & to those who have no strength. He will increase. Isa. 4029 Be encouraged, God knows exactly what each of you need & will supply your every need. What a wonderful hope.
Sent a gift in memory of Linda Viverette Phillips
Lit a candle in memory of Linda Viverette Phillips
Aunt Linda, my life has been blessed for knowing you. I will miss you with all my heart. Thank you for loving me as if I were one of yours. Thank you for teaching me how to make your Banana Puddin. I will always cherish those times when we would sit in the outdoor kitchen cookin, talkin, laughin and having a good and blessed time. I will miss you! Love Ann
Aunt Linda , I will miss you with all my heart. I will cherished memories we share together and long conversations we had. What I will miss the most is you yelling Jackie ! Calling me surgar and hon, especially all your hugs. Everytime I see a large dust cloud. I will think of you driving 90 mph down old dirt road. Love always nephew Jackie.
Lit a candle in memory of Linda Viverette Phillips
I have so many memories of Linda and J.C. as a young child growing up with them in my life. Linda was an amazing woman ahead of her time in many ways. She was there during my young years and early womanhood. I remember Linda loved the color red, which she always wore well. And it was so befitting for her, passionate, strong yet loving. She loved shoes, I believe she had every color available for any occasion or outfit. There was nothing that she could not sew or create. She was quiet creative and nothing stood in her way. The word No or You can’t was just a dare to her. The one lesson in life I believe I took away from all those many years of being around Linda was there’s nothing you can’t do, if you are determined and want it badly enough. She taught me to be strong, stand tall and make life happen on your own terms. With much love and respect, you will always be in my heart Linda, now it’s time to rest.
Lit a candle in memory of Linda Viverette Phillips
Dear J.C., Jake and the entire Phillips Family, We were so sorry to hear about Linda. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember and cherish the good times when we would visit Rocky Mount and the family times together. Linda will be missed but will live on in our hearts forever. With all our love, Aunt Frances, Barry, Larry, Scott & Joanie Lancaster.
Cotton and Jake, soo sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was a very special lady. She will be greatly missed.
Lit a candle in memory of Linda Viverette Phillips
Lit a candle in memory of Linda Viverette Phillips
Cotton and Jake, soo sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was a very special lady. She will be greatly missed.
Linda you will truly be missed. We have great memories of how generous you always were. We always looked forward to your great cooking and kind smile. Greg & Vicki Brand
Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
Appreciate your kind words
Thank you
Lit a candle in memory of Linda Viverette Phillips