Reta Lou Phelps

Reta Lou Phelps
Mendota, VA | May 15, 2012

Reta Lou Phelps – Mendota, VA

Mrs. Reta Lou Phelps, 75 Mendota, VA passed away, Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in Nickelsville, VA.

Mrs. Phelps was born in Scott County, VA on December 10, 1936 to the late Corbin Lee and Bonnie Sarah Starnes Brickey.

In addition to her parents, her husband, William Earl Phelps; daughter, Yvonne Phelps; and son David Phelps preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Sue Hobbs and husband, Michael, Mendota, VA; son, Phillip Phelps and wife, Marlene, Mt. Vernon, KY; grandchildren, Stan Begley and wife, Misty, Ricky Begley, Justin Phelps and wife, Brandy, Gretchen Phelps, Michael Phelps, and Timothy Phelps; great grandchildren, Zoey Phelps, Layken Begley, Ava Begley, Joanna Begley, Morgan Begley, Damien Phelps, and Tyler Wood; sisters, Peggy Bruce, Defiance, OH, Shelby Greear, Nickelsville, VA; and Barbara Wells and husband, George, Defiance, OH; brother, James M Brickey and wife, Evelyn, Gate City, VA; special friend, Duke Carter, Nickelsville, VA; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 11-12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Gate City Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Bob Lane and Rev. Phil Lane officiating. Mountain Music will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Phelps Family Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, KY with Brother Tim Owens officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family wishes to convey a special thanks to Jessica Blevins, family and friends in Kentucky, Hospice Care Plus, Kentucky, and Caris Healthcare, Bristol, VA for the wonderful care of Mrs. Phelps.

An online guest register is available for the Phelps family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Reta Lou Phelps.