Mrs. Vera Mae (Phillips) Heath

With deepest regret, we announce the passing from this life of Mrs. Vera M. (Phillips) Heath, age 91, a resident of 2189 County Road 236, Roanoke, Alabama. Mrs. Heath transitioned from this life on Friday, April 6, 2018 at her residence in Roanoke, Alabama.

Mrs. Heath will be available for viewing on Friday, April 13, 2018 here at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Heath will be observed on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Hopewell Baptist Church, 3075 County Rd 147 Wadley, Alabama 36276 (Abanda), with the Pastor, Reverend Doug Jones Officiating, and Reverend Calvin Trammell serving as Eulogist. Other ministers sharing the roster will include Moderator William Phillips, and Minister Luther Phillips.

Burial will follow in New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, 7419 County Road 158 LaFayette Alabama 36862. The family will remain at New Harmony Baptist Church for repast, immediately following the interment.

In Loving Memory of Vera Phillips Heath

Vera Mae Phillips was born January 30, 1927, in Chambers County, Alabama to the parentage of the late Willie and Mattie Lee (Burrow) Phillips. Her family of origin included six other siblings: brothers: Walter and Luther; twin sister, Dera, and sisters: Christine, Lillian and Evelyn.

At an early age, she joined Hopewell Baptist Church -- in Abanda -- where was a soloist in the choir, and church secretary.

On March 20, 1959, she was married to the late Boss Heath, and made a beautiful home with him in the Rehope Community. Over more than 15 years, she was employed at Traylor's Nursing Home, and retired from Randolph County Hospital.

Vera lived a long active life up until her last illness. She quietly slipped away from her family and loved ones, and went home to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, at her residence 2189 County Road 236, in Roanoke.

She leaves to cherish many loving memories: a beloved sister, Evelyn Gates; her nephew and caregiver, Willie Phillips both of Roanoke, Alabama; nine (9) nephews and six (6) nieces, who loved her dearly: and a large number of great-nieces and nephews, neighbors, other loving relatives and friends.

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