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Margaret Barger Phillips, 84, of Buena Vista, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at her home.
She was born July 13, 1939, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Charles L. Barger and Carrie Staton Barger.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Ernest Phillips; and brothers, Thurman Barger and Petey Barger.
Surviving are her two daughters, Brenda P. Moneymaker and husband, Jerry, and Linda P. Knick and husband, Darryl; sister and best friend, Barbara Barger; four grandchildren, Anthony Eshaghi (Andrea), Ashley Barnett (Matt), Patrick Knick (Devin) and James Moneymaker (Carol); and great-grandchildren, Charlotte Moneymaker, Eden, Evy, and Abe Eshaghi, Kristin and Tyler Barnette, and Izzy Knick.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Jay Thorne. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. N-G
