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A Time to Live
Ardealia Bessie Phillips was born to Willie Lee Fortson and Joann Humphries Fortson May 17, 1928. She was the younger of two children. Her parents and older sister, Cercelia Simpson, preceded her in death. Ardealia departed this life at her home on April 22, 2017.
A Time to Love Ardealia married Andrew Lee Phillips. This union produced two sons, Andrew James (Erma) Phillips and Jeffrey Lynn Phillips; both preceded her in death. She and her stepmother, Hattie Fortson, raised two girls, Hazel (John) Lewis and Terry Bailey Remm, and later Ms. Phillips help to raise Christy Bailey who preceded her in death and Karen Bailey.
A Time to Work Ardealia retired after more than 25 years of service from Memphis State University, Chemistry Department.
A Time to Serve Until illness limited her, Ardealia faithfully served on the Mother Board of New Hope M.B. Church.
A Time to be Remembered In addition, Ardealia leaves to cherish her memories: grandchildren, Thoosdi (Christopher) Norcross of Raleigh, North Carolina and Andrew Devin (Charlene) Phillips of Memphis; great-grandchildren, Matthew Alexander Norcross and Charlize Ardealia Phillips; sisterin-law, Elizabeth Stepheny; first cousin, Jessie (Mava) Wilson; niece Debra Simpson, a host of additional nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The Celebration of Life Friday, April 28, 2017 12:00 Noon
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 2731 Enterprise Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38114
Reverend Hosie L. Hopkins ~Pastor~
Processional Scripture Readings............................................................................Evangelist Dorothy Isby Prayer......................................................................................Reverend Hattie M. Thompson Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Solo................................................................................................Charlize Ardealia Phillips
Remarks:
Family.......................Jessie Wilson and Andrew Devin Phillips Friend...........................................................Claudette Eldridge Church Member...........................................................Inez Scott Solo...............................................................................................................Keesha Frierson Acknowledgments............................................................................................Kim Thompson Eulogy.........................................................................................Pastor Hosie L. Hopkins, Jr. Recessional ~Remains will not be viewed following Eulogy~
~ Acknowledgement s ~ Words cannot adequately express how deeply grateful we are for the kindness you
have shown us during this difficult time. Your acts of service, visits, prayers, and calls have been a source of strength. Than you for the many cards, flowers, and ways you shared your love. Special thanks goes to Crossroads Hospice staff for serving us untiringly: Nurse Roslyn, CNA Brenda, Chaplain Tikema, and Caseworker Tish. You created a respite for us as we endured a difficult situation.
~The Phillips Family
~Active Pallbearers ~ Friends & Family ~Memphis Interment ~ Memory Gardens
6444 Raleigh LaGrange Road Memphis, Tennessee 38134
~ Repast ~ New Hope M.B. Church
2731 Enterprise Memphis, Tennessee 38114
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