Obituaries
Ann Elizabeth “Annie” Phillips (1961 – 2025)
Ann Elizabeth “Annie” Phillips, 64, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her home.
Ann Elizabeth “Annie” Phillips
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Comfort Cemetery, located at 6600 South Kings Highway, Alexandria, Virginia.
Annie, as she liked to be called, was born on May 15, 1961, in Middletown, Connecticut, to Charles Meredith and the late Catherine Cogan Meredith. She retired as a supervisor from UPS in Chantilly, Virginia, after 25 years of service. She was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed gardening and visiting flea markets to find whatever treasures she could. After working 40 hours a week, she lovingly took care of her household and found joy in that.
Surviving along with her father is her husband of 25 years, Carl Phillips Jr.; two sons, James C. Rose and Kyle Rose; daughter, Meredith C. Rose; stepdaughter, Heather Phillips; two grandchildren, Brayden Wakely and Aubrey Wakely; and two step-grandchildren, Jamie Sponsler and Stormi Andrews.
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