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Mamie Phillips Vest

Birth	:	9 Aug 1938 Floyd County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 2015 Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.9063988, -80.3186035
Description	:	Mamie Phillips Vest of Floyd and Roanoke entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 17, 2015. A native of Floyd County, she was born August 9, 1938, the youngest child of the late Deputy Sheriff William Lewis Phillips and Cordova Quesenberry Phillips. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Morris Phillips and wife, Freeda; a sister, Clarah Vae Phillips; brother-in-law, Elwood Mabry, and infant brother and beloved great nephew, David Schlosser. Left to honor her memory are her best friend and husband of 56 years, Earl Stewart Vest. She is survived by a great love of her life, granddaughter,... Read More	Mamie Phillips Vest of Floyd and Roanoke entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 17, 2015. A native of Floyd County, she was born August 9, 1938, the youngest child of the late Deputy Sheriff William Lewis Phillips and Cordova Quesenberry Phillips. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Morris Phillips and wife, Freeda; a sister, Clarah Vae Phillips; brother-in-law, Elwood Mabry, and infant brother and beloved great nephew, David Schlosser. Left to honor her memory are her best friend and husband of 56 years, Earl Stewart Vest. She is survived by a great love of her life, granddaughter, Sedona Marguerite Hanks who brought much joy and pride. Surviving are sister and brother-in-law, George and Ruth Heafner, Helen Mabry; sister-in-law, Barbara Vest. Mamie enjoyed a long and vibrant career in advertising/design/public relations in Roanoke. Her art career was launched with an internship at Delmar Studios in Charlotte. Returning to the area to marry the love of her life, she worked as a graphic artist for Roanoke Engraving followed by employment as Director of Art Services at Brand Edmonds Advertising. At age 28, she established her independent business, Mamie Vest Associates. In addition to her agency work, she served for several years as a legislative aide in both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. She was appointed by Governor Linwood Holton to the Consumer Credit Study Commission; by Governor John Dalton to the Advisory Committee on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion; and by Governor George Allen to the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History. She served as Chairman of the Roanoke City Arts Commission and was an active member of the Roanoke City Sigh Ordinance Committee. She also served as the Roanoke Valley Coordinator for the Virginia Bicentennial Commission. During the 1970's '80s and 90s , she created and directed advertising for over 80 local, state and federal Republican political campaigns. She received the American Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award in Roanoke for contributions to the industry and community, the first woman to receive the honor in Virginia. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd Sunday, November 22, 2015, followed by interment at Jacksonville Cemetery.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Mamie Phillips Vest's memorial?
Mamie Phillips Vest's memorial is located at: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd County, USA.
When did Mamie Phillips Vest death?
Mamie Phillips Vest death on 17 Nov 2015 in Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mamie Phillips Vest's memorial?
Latitude: 36.9063988
Longitude: -80.3186035

Family Members:

Parent

William Lewis Phillips

(1894 - 1948)

Cordova Quesenberry Phillips

(1903 - 1993)

Spouse

Earl Stewart Vest

(1935 - 2022)

Siblings

Infant Son Phillips

(1928 - 1928)

William “Morris” Phillips

(1929 - 2009)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 13 Aug 2019

Left by Anonymous on 14 Apr 2020

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Jacksonville Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9063988, -80.3186035

2. Floyd Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9102860, -80.3188110

3. Big Oak Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9175685, -80.3073990

4. Agnew Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8926340, -80.3012620

5. Smith Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8872319, -80.3260720

6. Benjamin Dodd Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9068870, -80.3470830

7. Clinger Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9343992, -80.3151036

8. Col. Jacob Helms Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9007300, -80.3558900

9. Epperly-Ballinger Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8760030, -80.3349010

10. Morricle - Dickerson Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9296399, -80.3488198

11. Oliver Perry Slusher Cemetery
Laurel Branch, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9167900, -80.3587400

12. Howell Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8795445, -80.3459129

13. Claytor Ingram Via Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9093000, -80.2723470

14. Akers - Turman Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9128690, -80.3653230

15. Howell - Carter Cemetery
Shelors Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8752509, -80.3457628

16. Agnew - Kitterman Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8675980, -80.3171400

17. Haynes Family Cemetery - Tuggles Gap
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8904336, -80.2740650

18. Howell-Via Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8776040, -80.3533390

19. Jacob Slusher Cemetery
Laurel Branch, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9163236, -80.3682087

20. Bolen Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8709370, -80.3468100

21. Howell-Slusher Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8653903, -80.3308104

22. Moses Dickerson, Jr. Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9482030, -80.3347460

23. Joel Agnew Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8649390, -80.2988530

24. Slusher-Jones Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9197083, -80.3750604