Kitty and Margaret, you have been in our thoughts. Please accept our condolences on the loss of a funny and lovely woman. Sending you much love.

Margaret and Kitty Lou... The world is a little flatter now that Ms Virginia is gone. What a great broad she was.. quick with a joke no matter how it stunned everyone and she loved it. I will always remember us growing up in the neighborhood and getting into so much trouble and her yelling at us.. like falling in the lake and jumping over snakes to play in the swamp. Girl Scouts was not the same without her on the camping trips... lots of love … Mary Jane

Kitty Lou and Margaret Ann The world lost one of its most interesting characters when Miss Virginia passed away My childhood is filled with memories of her - giving us coco after ice skating on the lake, laughing and telling jokes with my father, going with us on our girl scout camping trips and making her wry and quite keen observations as people pranced up and down the pier at White Lake. I can still hear her voice and it makes me smile. She was a successful business woman when we did not have many role models and that was important to all of us. She will be greatly missed. I'm sending all good thoughts your way.

The moms enjoyed Girl Scouts almost as much as we did. Virginia Phillips had so much “woods sense” as we went hiking looking for snakes, bears and interesting plants. Thank you Mrs. Phillips for all the wonderful learning, laughter and memories around the campfire. Linda Day Sinterior

Kitten and Margaret : Virginia has placed an indelible mark during sixty some years of friendship. Her distinctive and unique personality impressed all within her reach. I enjoyed listening to her woman to man talks with Bill. His facial expressions during these discussions are legendary. Farewell Ms. Virginia. God Bless. The Phillips Road gang has found new homes.

Dear Margaret Ann and Kitty Lou, What wonderful memories I have of your Mom at your home on Old Philips Road (the lake where we were always falling in!), Girl Scouts and White Lake. Your Mother left lasting memories of her laughter, colorful language...for that time!!...jokes, antics and of a strong role model that women could do and be more than generations before us. She always added so much fun to our camping and those side of the road sales on Va. Beach Blvd. I’m sure you wanted to kill her!! So funny!! Thank you for sharing your family, especially your Mom for so many years. I am with you in your loss. Much love, Paulette (Jeter) Cicero

Kitty Lou and Margaret Ann...... The world has lost a unique and wonderful person with your mother’s passing. I did so love our “Miss Virginia”. She was one of a kind and always made me feel special when I talked with her. She had a long and interesting life and I know you will miss her. She was a great Girl Scout mom to all of us on our camping trips and a total hoot at White Lake. Whether it was waterskiing or telling jokes with “Bruce-ie Boy” (my dad) she enjoyed life to the fullest when we were all there together for our annual summer vacation. As a youngster I was in awe of her “colorful” language. I am so glad she hired my mother to teach at Fairmeadows because that enabled me to go to college and get my degree. She was a very successful businesswoman at a time when women were not often owners of their own companies. She contributed much to the world and it’s much dimmer now without her special shining light. I’m pretty sure she was greeted in heaven by my daddy and immediately told him a funny, off-color joke! Love to both of you. Sharon Jones Ogden

I have wonderful memories of teaching at Fair Meadows. Mrs. Phillips created a loving atmosphere for staff and students, two of whom were my own children. I especially remember music days when all of us would gather and Miss Virginia would play and sing with the children. What a wonderful legacy she leaves behind. Prayers for the family.

Kitty and family, Leland and I are sending to you and your family our heartfelt sympathy. Your mom was a lovely and very entertaining lady. God bless you during this difficult time.