Bertha Elliott Phillips

SOUTH BOSTON It is with profound sadness that we announce that our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Bertha Pearl Elliott Phillips, slipped from this world on December 29, 2019, at the age of 96. Bertha was born July 4th, 1923 to Charlie Thomas Elliott and Maggie Pearl Glasscock Elliott in Virgilina, VA. Her birthday every year since has been celebrated with fireworks! She lived most of her life in South Boston and Halifax, VA. She was a faithful and long-time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bertha worked for over 20 years at Leggett Department Store. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Arthur Samuel Phillips, Sr. her parents, most of her siblings, two of her great-grandchildren and many of her friends. Although she is missed by those of us left behind, we know there has been a joyful reunion with those waiting for her on the other side. She is survived by two sisters: Alease Holt and Janet Chappell, and a brother: Bobby Elliott, and her three children: Brenda P. Hunter (Monty) of Roanoke, TX, Arthur S. Phillips, Jr. (Virginia) of Provo, UT, and William H. Phillips (Velma) of Halifax, VA. She will be greatly missed by 23 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren, who are spread around the country. A viewing will be held 10 am January 4, 2020 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3192 Dan River Church Road, South Boston). Funeral services will follow at 11 am. Burial will follow at the Hitesburg Cemetery. The family requests those wishing to give memorials please consider a charity of your choice.