Kathleen Liggan Phillips

1930 - 2017

Kathleen Liggan Phillips obituary, 1930-2017, Yorktown, VA

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

2551 North Armistead Ave

Hampton, Virginia

Kathleen Phillips Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 31, 2017.

Kathleen Liggan Phillips, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2017. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on April 7, 1930 to the late Jessie Lee Miller and Henry Clyde Liggan.

Kitty, as she was known, was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church in Poquoson, Virginia. She worked 11 years at Poquoson High School as the Guidance Secretary and retired in 1988. Throughout her life, she loved to read, listen to music, play her piano, needlepoint, sew, quilt, ballroom dance and decorate her home.

She was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, James "Jim" Phillips, and is survived by her loving children, son, James Michael Phillips of Ohio and daughter, Nancy Lynn Spicer of York County, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Aside from her husband and parents, Kitty was preceded in rest by her brother, Eugene Arthur Liggan, and sister, Virginia Lee Ovide.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Kathleen's life will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel right after the visitation and Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.

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March 12, 2018

Reading this just breaks my heart. Kathleen was my favorite LipSense customer. I always looked forward to seeing her every March at the Southerns Women Show. I will miss her.
-Kristin Stanges

November 9, 2017

Rita Byrd

Sending comforting thoughts and prayers to you and the family. Your Mom was a sweet person with a great big smile and know that she is now at peace. We will remember all the good times we had on Alphus Street growing up.
Rita Holt Byrd

November 2, 2017

Effie & Nick Nicosia

Nancy, so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

November 1, 2017

Gregory Liggan

I have nothing but the fondest memories of Aunt Kitty. She was a beautiful lady with a wonderful sense of humor and a delight to be around. Her very Virginian accent made her all the more charming. She had a disarming way of pulling you in close and making you a part of her inner circle. She may have even revealed a few secrets. I'm keeping those in my pocket. I must say she was a great judge of men. Kitty always greeted me with, Hello, Handsome! and gave me a kiss. Sure she said it to all her nephews, but, what a wonderful way to make you feel special. Mike and Nancy my memories of your mother are golden. My heart goes out to you.

November 1, 2017

Joan Wynn

Michael and Nancy,

I have many good memories of being a friend of Kitty's. We met as new employees at Poquoson High School. Soon we became good friends and ate lunch together every day. Jimmy began to send us a banana sandwich for lunch and I had to inform him that he cut the banana in the wrong direction. We always joked about the sandwich prep. Kitty and I enjoyed shopping in Williamsburg. I will never forget the beautiful baby shower she gave me for my daughter Amanda. Decorating was a fun topic as we would attend the Parade of Homes. Soon I moved to Poquoson and she moved down Lambs Creek, we had more fun decorating. Jimmy would stop by the dock and he would take Amanda for a boat ride. We always kept up with Kitty and as she moved to Warwick Forrest we would visit often. Kitty was a true Southern Belle with her kindness, superb manners, beautiful dress, and hospitality in her home. Kitty was a great friend and we enjoyed the fun times we spent with her.

Joan and Amanda Wynn

October 31, 2017

Lora and Scott Gibson

Nancy, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you! May the memories of your mother bring you comfort. We love you!

October 30, 2017

Nancy & Michael, we have many good memories of your mom & dad & are sorry for the difficulties of Kitty's illness & death. With love & sympathy, Tom & Ann Blackstock

October 30, 2017

Kathy Slade

So many memories of my Aunt Kitty. The house on Alphus Street in Poquoson is the one I remember the most: the dinner bell in the backyard, the "Surrey with the Fringe on Top" Uncle Jimmy built for Nancy and Mike. She cannot be remembered without Uncle Jimmy. They shared the best of marriages. Aunt Kitty was so welcoming to all the Ovide family and an enormous presence in our lives. My love to Mike and Nancy as well as my gratitude for sharing her with us throughout the years.
Kathy Ovide Slade

October 29, 2017

Deborah Ellis

To the families and friends of Kathleen Liggins Phillips. I do not know the families personally but we all lose love ones in death. I just want to send my deepest condolences to the families. May God give all of you comfort and peace at this difficult time. Please allow God to strengthen you in your grief. I am sorry for your loss.
Virginia will always be my home but now I live in Harrisburg Pa.

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