Derothia Page Phillips - Fair Funeral Home

Derothia Page Phillips July 25, 1936 - March 25, 2021

Born: Saturday Jul 25, 1936

Died: Thursday Mar 25, 2021

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Derothia Page Phillips, 84, passed away early Thursday morning, March 25, 2021, at Sovah Health – Danville.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, March 29, at Danville Memorial Gardens in Danville, VA. The family will receive friends at the home, 921 Loomfixer Lake Road in Danville, through the weekend.

Born July 25, 1936 in Draper, NC (now Eden), Derothia was the daughter of the late J. W. Page and Ethel Gammon Page. She was a retiree of E. I. DuPont in Martinsville, VA. Derothia attended Immanuel Friends Church in Eden, where she was very dedicated to the church music ministries.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Leon Phillips of the home; son, Jeff Phillips and wife, Elizabeth of Danville, VA; three grandchildren, Corey D. Phillips, Brooke Phillips McBride and Dillon G. Phillips; three great-grandchildren, Kenleigh Phillips, Caroline Phillips and Elizabeth McBride; and sister, Mary Lou Cook of Providence, NC.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Stella Wise.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251
Washington, DC 20090-7251

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we are so sorry we both loved Derothia we meet her at church about 4 years ago she could play the piano like no other we will miss so much . Elvin Hawks and Jennifer Solomon
Jennifer Solomon

So sad to hear of Derothia's passing. Still remember a few times at First Wesleyan when Larry played the piano while Derothia sang...beautiful! We're keeping all of you in our prayers.
Pam & Larry Kendrick

Sorry for loss praying for your family
Karen Wilson

Dear Jeff and Beth, I am so very sorry. WLRobbins
Wendy Robbins

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of our dear friend, Derothia. She was a wonderful woman. We are praying for Jimmy and the rest of the family that God will give you all comfort during this difficult time.
John and Gail Holland

Jimmy, Jeff and Beth, Casey and I are sorry to hear about your mom! Our prayers are with you!
Vickie Camm

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