Bertie B. Phillips
January 2, 1937 ~ September 25, 2007
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Bertie Bolin Phillips, 70, of 36 Overlook Dr., Leicester, died Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at her residence.
A native of Gaffney, SC, Mrs. Phillips was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Bertie Estelle Wright Bolin. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Clifford Bolin, Dorothy "Dot" Martin, and Janette Belue.
Bertie worked as an administrative assistant for many of her years, including Highland Hospital and UNCA. She served faithfully in her church. She had a love for Jesus that was neverending. Next to Him, her family was her joy, especially her grandchildren.
Mrs. Phillips is survived by her husband, Rev. Charles Q. Phillips; daughters, Robin P. Hughes and husband Johnny, and Kristi P. Bailey and husband Chad; sisters, Ruby Martin and Bobbie "Dootsie" Perry; and grandchildren, Charlie Hughes, Casey Hughes, Hayden Bailey, Auburn Bailey, and Brendan Bailey.
A funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Newfound Baptist Church with the Revs. Charles Phillips and Johnny Hughes officiating. Private interment will take place in the church's cemetery.
Her family will receive friends for an hour and a half prior to the service in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC, 28813.
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Rev. Phillips and family,
I was greatly saddened to learn of Mrs. Phillips’ passing. Please know that you are all in my deepest and most sincere prayers.
Kristi and Robin- Having lost my mother in April, I know what you’re going through. Knowing that the end is near for her doesn’t make her loss any easier. You are both in my prayers. While you miss her terribly, I hope you can take comfort in knowing that she is in such a wonderful place. Please try to remember that she is singing and dancing in the presence of Christ. We will all see our mom’s again. While we cry for our loss, we rejoice in the knowledge that God’s love will bring us together again.
Preacher Phillips and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss of a loved one on this earth, and rejoicing of another Child of God arriving at her eternal home in heaven!
We have many great memories of Mrs. Phillips, you, your family and our time as members at Newfound Baptist Church.
My prayer will be that God be glorified through Mrs. Phillip’s life here on earth, death and eternal life she is experiencing today.
In Christ,
Daryl, Cynthia and Abby Sampson
We are thinking about you.
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to each of you. Even though we all know where Bertie is it and she is much better off it still hurts to see our loved ones go. We feel we need them and never get prepared for them to go. I was unable to attend the the funeral. I had a commitment and I feel so bad that I didn’t get to come. I wanted you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I love you. Girls I understand the pain of losing a parent. Charles I know it will be very hard for you in the days ahead and lonely. I do know all of you have precious memories that will always be with you. If I can do anything please let me know. God bless and comfort each of you.
Dear Preacher Phillips, Kristi & Robin, & family
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Bertie was not only a smiling and welcoming face in my youth during church, but throughout my later years as a college student at UNCA. Going back in my late twenties with a bunch of young faces–it was nice to see Bertie every day in the Psychology office reminding me I could make it through this phase of my life. I know she is smiling down from Heaven on all the love your family has received from the community.
GOD BLESS each of you with his comfort and love.
Preacher Phillips & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I am so blessed to have had Bertie in my life. She was an inspiration to me. Throughout her struggles, her faith was strong. I love you all very much. My thoughts & Prayers are with you. Call if you need anything
Words will never do justice to what Bertie and your family mean to me. I will miss hearing her voice – it always reminded me of hearing her yell for Kristi & me to get up in the mornings! I look forward to hearing that sweet voice singing hymns and praises one day in Heaven!
Your family has meant so much to us throughout the years. We are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Bertie’s sweet smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pastor Charles and family,what a fine woman God blessed us with in Berdie. I know you are missing her and I am praying for your comfort knowing God will provide it. Love Becky
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. God has welcombe a faithful an loyal servant home.I can’t express how much you have meant to me and my family through the years.
Linda Pitts
Pastor Charles, Robin, Christy & family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Bertie and our loss of a friend. May God comfort and strengthen you during this time and in the future. We all know that she is praising the Lord as well as walking the streets of gold and is in no pain. She will miss you and you will miss her dearly, but God will sustain you until you meet again in that heavenly home!
In Christ’s Love,
Jim & Claudette
Bro. Charles, Robin, and Kristi,
Mrs. Bertie was a precious woman. I’m thankful for the years I got to know her. You know that you have not lost her because you know where she is!! We are praying for God’s grace, peace and comfort for you. ‘The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.’
Preacher Phillips & Girls,
I’m so sorry to here of your loss.You had the most sweetest mom & precious wife. Bertie was a true blessing to all. My prayers are with your family. Until we see them again! Joanna & Hannah
Preacher, you have been blessed with a special mate and friend. I know your pain will be great but God gives the strength to sustain. You are so special to me. Jennifer Lee
We are very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Phillips was a lovely woman and will be missed by all who knew her. You and your family are in our prayers. May God be with you during this time.
Charles, Kristi, Robin and Family, You are in my thoughts. I know what a difficult time this is right now and know that time will heal the sorrow you face. Bertie was an amazing woman. I remember lots of great times in the Phillips home and what a wonderful mother she was and so dedicated to her family. I love you all, Khrista Wood
We are very sorry for your loss. We pray that God will give you and your family comfort and peace during this time. With our love and deepest sympathy.
Dear Charles and Family,
Kathy and I are praying for you! We pray that God will give to you His grace, mercy, strength and peace during these days. It was our joy to know Ms. Bertie here on earth and look forward to seeing her again when we all get to heaven!
Mr. Phillips, Robin, and Kristi,
I was so sad to hear the news of Mrs. Phillips passing. Though many years have rolled by, I will always remember the warmth she showed to me as a young, teenage girl. May your heart and faith stay fixed on the happy memories as you go through this difficult time. Be assured that God is holding your hand and will not let go!
Pastor Phillips & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray you will find comfort knowing Bertie is now home with the Lord she loved so much… she will be missed and remembered always..
We love you all and are praying for God’s comfort.
Dear Charles, Robin and Kristi,
I was so sorry to hear that you had lost Bertie. Your family was like part of our family during the long years you lived next to Mother and Daddy. You are in my thoughts and I hope that your wonderful memories can sustain you, and that all the comfort that you have provided others through the years will be given back to you now.
With greatest sympathy,
Lovella & Juergen
Uncle Charles, Robin, & Kristi,
You have shown to us a very good example of loving a Christian family and what it means to have a strong faith in Jesus Christ. Thank you for that. I cannot imagine this world without Aunt Bertie. I think of all the Christmases we gathered as a family at Grandpa & Grandmas. I always loved to see her come through come the door and just light up the place with her smiles and laughs and
also the big hugs! I cherish those many memories of her as she will always have a special place in our hearts as will you all. Our love and prayers are with you all.
Your nephew and cousin,
Chuck, Kim, Cliff & Brice Bolin
We’re praying for you, want want you to know we are here for you to help in any way we can.
Love, The Frazers
Family, Please know that during this time of sorrow on earth, rejoicing is taking place in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Scripture reminds us that precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints.
May the grace of God keep you as you greive, remember, and rejoice over the life of your wife and mother.
Brother Charles, as you lay to earthly rest, that which is the greater part of yourself, know that joy cometh in the morning when the Lord returns for His own. At that time you will see your beautiful Bertie as never before, altogether perfect.
Robin, & Kristie, the tears that now wet your face will in time bring healing to your hearts as you begin to remember, not simply the sorrow of this moment, but rather, the joy that is your mother. As each of you continue to live for Jesus, raising your children as she raised you, you will continue to bestow honor upon her.
Until that time, when together with all the saints, we meet Christ Jesus, may the Grace of God sustain you.
Charles, Robin and Johnny, Kristi and Chad,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Bertie was certainly a very special lady as you all know. Your wonderful memories and precious times you have shared with her will always be with you to cherish.
Brother Charles, Robin and Kristi,
I was so sorry to hear of Bertie’s passing. There are not enough words to express my deepest sympathy. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. 1Cor.2:9
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss and will miss Bertie.
What an amazing woman. We find comfort knowing that right now she is laughing, dancing, singing and alive in the presence of Jesus. We love you guys and are praying for the entire family. We know she will be deeply missed. What a sweet fragrance of Jesus she was while here and what a beautiful picture of a mother’s heart she gave us in the brief time we knew her. We have been so blessed to have spent even a small amount of time with sweet Bertie. Love you guys
Because He Lives
Kathy & Bob
Christy & Family
Just to let you know that you are in our thought and prayers. You and your family are very special to me. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Kim & Family
Know that you and your family are in our prayers.We are sorry for your loss.In this time of pain and sorrow that,’JOY COMES IN THE MORNING’. This is a reminder that God will heal your broken hearts and give comfort that only He can give. May god continue to bless you and your family at this time and in the future. Friends in Christ Rex & Barbara Ingle
Charles,
So sorry to hear about Bertie. You and your family are in our prayers.
Charles,
Betsy and I know that this is a time of sorrow for you and family.
God Bless you all.
George and Betsy Mears
Bro. Phillips and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Bertie’s death. She will be missed by everyone; family, friends and members of Newfound Baptist Church. The Lord will be with you and the family in this time of bereavement.
Our prayers are with you.
We will never forget your being there to minister to us during the illness and death of our parents, Roy and Olean Smith and Vergie Duckett Jarvis. C. D.’s Dad had passed on before you came to Leicester.
Love, C. D. & Hiawatha Duckett
Brother Charles,
I have a preaching engagement this evening and cannot be with you, but please know you and your family are in our prayers. Yvonne and I am very sorry for your loss. It is most comforting to know that we have great hope and expectation with the Lord and the Heavenly Home He has prepared for all of His children. May the Grace of our Lord be with you and yours now and forever. In Christ’s Love!
Charles,Robin & Christy
We are so sorry to hear about Bertie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brother Phillips. I am so sorry to hear about your wife’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers as you continue your journey through life. It is such a peace to know that we will be together again in the presence of our Lord. God Bless
Dear Pastor Phillips and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We wish we could have been at the services this evening, but were unable to attend. I know it must have been a very moving experience to say the least; You, pastor, are the only one who could have done justice to your beloved wife in officiating her services.
May God bless you all during your time of grieving and know that we are here for you. We are blessed to have you in our lives at Macedonia, and we wish we could have known Mrs. Phillips during happier and healthier times. We’re blessed to have known her. Please lean on us, your church family (and us personally), any time at all. We love you and will keep you lifted up in our prayers.
Jim, Debby, Jesse & Becky Hembree
Preacher Phillips and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bertie’s death. I have many wonderful memories of times spent at your house and know you and the many others she has touched over the years will miss her dearly. I trust, though, that she is in a wonderful place. My thoughts are with you all.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you all strength in the following weeks and months.