Obituary of Edith Vidal Allman Phillips EDITH VIDAL ALLMAN PHILLIPS Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - November 4, 2005 FRANKLIN - Edith Vidal Allman Phillips, widow of Robert "Bob" Francis Phillips, died Nov. 2, 2005, at Tandem Health Care of Windsor. She was born in Richmond, Va., to the late Paul Winfree and Louise Vidal Leftwich Allman. Mrs. Phillips was a member of High Street United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Louise Pace Matthews Circle. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to numerous bridge clubs throughout her life. Her passion for garden work resulted in one of the most beautiful yards in Franklin where she raised boxwoods and azaleas. Edith was a member of the American Legion, the Southampton County Historical Society and the High Street Senior Circle. She retired after numerous years of faithful service as a bookkeeper/secretary to Lion State Theater and Franklin Contractors Inc. Survivors include Robert F. Phillips Jr. and wife Judy of Lynchburg, Va., Bruce P. Saunders and husband Randy of Franklin, Anita P. Parker and husband Jeff of Kannapolis, N.C., Paul C. Phillips and wife Laurie of Windsor. Edith was dearly loved and will be missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who called her "DeeDee" or "Grandma." Grandchildren include Robert Phillips, Dan Phillips, Ben Phillips, Job Saunders, Lisa S. Weeks, Jayson Parker, Brad Parker, Erin Phillips and Adrienne Phillips; and seven great-grandchildren, Anna, Robert, Daniel, MaryAnne and Skylar Phillips, Lauren and Landon Weeks; three sisters, Louise A. Magee, Dorothy A. Eubank and Mary A. Guedri; and more than 50 nieces and nephews. Mrs. Phillips was predeceased by two brothers, Paul W. Allman Jr. and Robert Allman. A graveside service will be held at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Myron Simmons and the Rev. Edward Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to High Street United Methodist Church, 301 W. First Ave., Franklin, VA 23851 or Southampton County Historical Society, c/o Lynda Updike, 33335 Statesville Road, Newsoms, VA 23874. Special thanks to Dr. Les Powell and the nurses and staff at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Obici Oncology Unit and Tandem Health Care. Edition: VP - The Virginian-Pilot Section: Local Page: B7 Edith Vidal Allman Phillips Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - Friday, November 4, 2005 Edith Vidal Allman Phillips, widow of Robert "Bob" Francis Phillips, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Tandem Health Care of Windsor. She was born in Richmond, Va. to the late Paul Winfree and Louise Vidal Leftwich Allman. Mrs. Phillips was a member of High Street United Methodist Church where she was a member of the UMW and the Louise Pace Matthews Circle. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to numerous bridge clubs throughout her life. Her passion for garden work resulted in one of the most beautiful yards in Franklin, where she raised boxwoods and azaleas. Edith was a member of the American Legion, the Southampton County Historical Society, and the High Street Senior Circle. She retired after numerous years of faithful service as a bookkeeper/ secretary to Lion State Theater and Franklin Contractors, Inc. Survivors include Robert F. Phillips Jr. and wife, Judy, of Lynchburg, Va., Bruce P. Saunders and husband, Randy, of Franklin, Va., Anita P. Parker and husband, Jeff, of Kannapolis, N.C., Paul C. Phillips and wife, Laurie, of Windsor, Va. Edith was dearly loved and will be missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who called her "DeeDee" or "Grandma". Grandchildren include Robert Phillips, Dan Phillips, Ben Phillips, Job Saunders, Lisa S. Weeks, Jayson Parker, Brad Parker, Erin Phillips and Adrienne Phillips; and seven great-grandchildren, Anna, Robert, Daniel, MaryAnne and Skylar Phillips, Lauren and Landon Weeks; three sisters, Louise A. Magee, Dorothy A. Eubank and Mary A. Guedri; and more than 50 nieces and nephews. Mrs. Phillips was predeceased by two brothers, Paul W. Allman Jr. and Robert Allman. A graveside service will be held at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin, Va. at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2005, with the Reverend Myron Simmons and the Reverend Edward Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to High Street United Methodist Church, 301 W. First Ave., Franklin, Va. 23851 or Southampton County Historical Society, c/o Lynda Updike, 33335 Statesville Road, Newsoms, Va. 23874. Special thanks to Dr. Les Powell and the nurses and staff at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Obici Oncology Unit and Tandem Health Care. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– Edith Vidal Allman Phillips, born in Richmond, died 2 Nov 2005 in Windsor and was remembered as a devoted church member, gardener, and grandmother. A graveside service was held 6 Nov 2005 at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin, officiated by Rev. Myron Simmons and Rev. Edward Johnson. ––– Transcript ––– EDITH VIDAL ALLMAN PHILLIPS Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - November 4, 2005 FRANKLIN - Edith Vidal Allman Phillips, widow of Robert "Bob" Francis Phillips, died Nov. 2, 2005, at Tandem Health Care of Windsor. She was born in Richmond, Va., to the late Paul Winfree and Louise Vidal Leftwich Allman. Mrs. Phillips was a member of High Street United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Louise Pace Matthews Circle. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to numerous bridge clubs throughout her life. Her passion for garden work resulted in one of the most beautiful yards in Franklin where she raised boxwoods and azaleas. Edith was a member of the American Legion, the Southampton County Historical Society and the High Street Senior Circle. She retired after numerous years of faithful service as a bookkeeper/secretary to Lion State Theater and Franklin Contractors Inc. Survivors include Robert F. Phillips Jr. and wife Judy of Lynchburg, Va., Bruce P. Saunders and husband Randy of Franklin, Anita P. Parker and husband Jeff of Kannapolis, N.C., Paul C. Phillips and wife Laurie of Windsor. Edith was dearly loved and will be missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who called her "DeeDee" or "Grandma." Grandchildren include Robert Phillips, Dan Phillips, Ben Phillips, Job Saunders, Lisa S. Weeks, Jayson Parker, Brad Parker, Erin Phillips and Adrienne Phillips; and seven great-grandchildren, Anna, Robert, Daniel, MaryAnne and Skylar Phillips, Lauren and Landon Weeks; three sisters, Louise A. Magee, Dorothy A. Eubank and Mary A. Guedri; and more than 50 nieces and nephews. Mrs. Phillips was predeceased by two brothers, Paul W. Allman Jr. and Robert Allman. A graveside service will be held at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Myron Simmons and the Rev. Edward Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to High Street United Methodist Church, 301 W. First Ave., Franklin, VA 23851 or Southampton County Historical Society, c/o Lynda Updike, 33335 Statesville Road, Newsoms, VA 23874. Special thanks to Dr. Les Powell and the nurses and staff at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Obici Oncology Unit and Tandem Health Care. Edition: VP - The Virginian-Pilot Section: Local Page: B7 Edith Vidal Allman Phillips Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - Friday, November 4, 2005 Edith Vidal Allman Phillips, widow of Robert "Bob" Francis Phillips, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at Tandem Health Care of Windsor. She was born in Richmond, Va. to the late Paul Winfree and Louise Vidal Leftwich Allman. Mrs. Phillips was a member of High Street United Methodist Church where she was a member of the UMW and the Louise Pace Matthews Circle. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to numerous bridge clubs throughout her life. Her passion for garden work resulted in one of the most beautiful yards in Franklin, where she raised boxwoods and azaleas. Edith was a member of the American Legion, the Southampton County Historical Society, and the High Street Senior Circle. She retired after numerous years of faithful service as a bookkeeper/ secretary to Lion State Theater and Franklin Contractors, Inc. Survivors include Robert F. Phillips Jr. and wife, Judy, of Lynchburg, Va., Bruce P. Saunders and husband, Randy, of Franklin, Va., Anita P. Parker and husband, Jeff, of Kannapolis, N.C., Paul C. Phillips and wife, Laurie, of Windsor, Va. Edith was dearly loved and will be missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who called her "DeeDee" or "Grandma". Grandchildren include Robert Phillips, Dan Phillips, Ben Phillips, Job Saunders, Lisa S. Weeks, Jayson Parker, Brad Parker, Erin Phillips and Adrienne Phillips; and seven great-grandchildren, Anna, Robert, Daniel, MaryAnne and Skylar Phillips, Lauren and Landon Weeks; three sisters, Louise A. Magee, Dorothy A. Eubank and Mary A. Guedri; and more than 50 nieces and nephews. Mrs. Phillips was predeceased by two brothers, Paul W. Allman Jr. and Robert Allman. A graveside service will be held at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin, Va. at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2005, with the Reverend Myron Simmons and the Reverend Edward Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to High Street United Methodist Church, 301 W. First Ave., Franklin, Va. 23851 or Southampton County Historical Society, c/o Lynda Updike, 33335 Statesville Road, Newsoms, Va. 23874. Special thanks to Dr. Les Powell and the nurses and staff at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Obici Oncology Unit and Tandem Health Care. ––– Vital Statistics ––– |------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Edith Vidal Allman Phillips | | Age | Unknown | | Birth | 1905 (estimated); Richmond, Virginia | | Death | 2 November 2005; Tandem Health Care of Windsor, Virginia | |------------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------| | Edith Vidal Allman Phillips | Decedent | Franklin/Windsor area | | Robert "Bob" Francis Phillips | Spouse (predeceased) | Not stated | | Paul Winfree Allman | Father (predeceased) | Richmond, Virginia | | Louise Vidal Leftwich Allman | Mother (predeceased) | Richmond, Virginia | | Robert F. Phillips Jr. | Son | Lynchburg, Virginia | | Judy Phillips | Daughter-in-law (wife of Robert F. Jr.) | Lynchburg, Virginia | | Bruce P. Saunders | Daughter | Franklin, Virginia | | Randy Saunders | Son-in-law (husband of Bruce) | Franklin, Virginia | | Anita P. Parker | Daughter | Kannapolis, North Carolina | | Jeff Parker | Son-in-law (husband of Anita) | Kannapolis, North Carolina | | Paul C. Phillips | Son | Windsor, Virginia | | Laurie Phillips | Daughter-in-law (wife of Paul C.) | Windsor, Virginia | | Robert Phillips | Grandchild | Not stated | | Dan Phillips | Grandchild | Not stated | | Ben Phillips | Grandchild | Not stated | | Job Saunders | Grandchild | Not stated | | Lisa S. Weeks | Grandchild | Not stated | | Jayson Parker | Grandchild | Not stated | | Brad Parker | Grandchild | Not stated | | Erin Phillips | Grandchild | Not stated | | Adrienne Phillips | Grandchild | Not stated | | Anna Phillips | Great-grandchild | Not stated | | Robert Phillips (great-grandchild) | Great-grandchild | Not stated | | Daniel Phillips | Great-grandchild | Not stated | | MaryAnne Phillips | Great-grandchild | Not stated | | Skylar Phillips | Great-grandchild | Not stated | | Lauren Weeks | Great-grandchild | Not stated | | Landon Weeks | Great-grandchild | Not stated | | Louise A. Magee | Sister | Not stated | | Dorothy A. Eubank | Sister | Not stated | | Mary A. Guedri | Sister | Not stated | | Paul W. Allman Jr. | Brother (predeceased) | Not stated | | Robert Allman | Brother (predeceased) | Not stated | | Lynda Updike | Memorial contact, not relative stated | Newsoms, Virginia | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |-------------------------------------| | Field | Value | |----------|--------------------------| | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Name | The Virginian-Pilot | | Date | 4 November 2005 | | Edition | VP - The Virginian-Pilot | | Section | Local | | Page | B7 | |-------------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Member of High Street United Methodist Church • Member of United Methodist Women and Louise Pace Matthews Circle • Member of American Legion • Member of Southampton County Historical Society • Member of High Street Senior Circle • Retired bookkeeper/secretary for Lion State Theater • Retired bookkeeper/secretary for Franklin Contractors Inc. • Avid bridge player in numerous bridge clubs • Passionate gardener known for boxwoods and azaleas • Nicknames included "DeeDee" and "Grandma" [See also: www.findagrave.com/memorial/12689750/edith-vidal-phillips www.findagrave.com/memorial/172264027/robert_francis-phillips (spouse) www.findagrave.com/cemetery/51709/poplar-spring-cemetery https://sites.rootsweb.com/~vaschs/pscindex.txt ] [Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net Formattinng and references by the Southampton Transcription Project] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this text. 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