"Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way: BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day."
In loving memory of
Charlotte Starnes Phillips
September 4, 1938 - September 8, 2016
Charlotte Starnes Phillips of Cumming, formerly of Decatur, Georgia and Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on September 8, 2016. Charlotte leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, B. Eddie Phillips, II (Laura), son Jeff Phillips (Deborah), and daughter Leigh Ann Hunt (David), all of Cumming, her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, B. E. (Scout) Phillips, III, Jessica Phillips Morgan (Josh), Samuel Phillips, Haleigh Phillips Funsten (Alan), David Aaron Hunt and Avery Hunt, Wylie Morgan, Evie Morgan, and Jayce Funsten, her brother, Wayne Starnes, several nieces and nephews, and countless friends and adopted family. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Beverly Edwin (Eddie) Phillips, her son, Scott Phillips, her granddaughter, Ginny Phillips, her parents, Wrightley E. and Ada McKinney Starnes, and her sister, Nancy Starnes Allen.
Charlotte loved children and spent her professional life as a special education teacher and administrator. She got her education and began teaching school while supporting her husbands sales career and raising her four children. Because of her professionalism and strong work ethic, she eventually rose to the position of Deputy Superintendent of Forsyth County Schools. Yet her professional accomplishments pale in comparison to the legacy of love and hope she leaves behind for all who knew her. She was devoted to her family, her work and her kids, as she called each new group of students. Charlottes door was always open and she welcomed everyone without judgment. Even years after her retirement former students stayed in contact with Ms. Charlotte and recalled all Charlotte had done for them. We will miss our mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, sister and friend in our daily lives. But we know she is with God and that she made the world a better place for having been here.
The family will receive visitors on September 11, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a memorial service to celebrate Charlottes life beginning at 4 p.m., the Rev. Michael ONeal, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charlottes name to the Special Olympics of Georgia, St. Judes Childrens Hospital, or Georgia Relay for Life.
Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation Details
Sunday, September 11th, 2016, 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home
Service Details
Sunday, September 11th, 2016, 4:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home
Tributes
"I have some great memories of Charlotte. But they can't 'beat the memory of her desire to spin a few of her last days with lifelong friends. She hid her pain with her smile and her wonderful personality. We will miss her. Sorry for your loss"
"I had the wonderful opportunity to meet and work with Ms Charollete when I moved to Forsyth many years ago. She was a true leader in many ways and I am deeply grateful that she was once part of my life. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones. She will be remembered always!! Lisa McMenamin"
"Mrs. Phillips hired me straight out of college to be a special education teacher for Forsyth County Schools. She devoted a lot of time to me in getting me trained. She cared so much for children with special needs and their families. Her love for our students was contagious and inspiring. For several years after her retirement, she often came back to sub in the special needs classrooms when the teachers needed a long-term sub for maternity leave and such. Mrs. Phillips was always so willing to help. Her work ethic was amazing! My deepest sympathy goes out to her family. And, I want to thank them for sharing her with all of us teachers who she helped shape and with all of the students whose lives she touched. Mrs. Phillips will be missed, but her positive impact in this world will carry on."
"Ms. Phillips hired me 21 years ago and I still love what I do! She was an encouragement to me and enthusiastic about her love for her job. She is missed!"
"My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Charlotte was an amazing woman! Her passion for serving our special education community was an inspiration to me as I began my teaching career. She will be missed."
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"My thoughts and prayers are with the family!"
"My heart goes out to the Phillips family. She has since the day we met. Had a open door for me. May she rest now with our Lord."