Cynthia Phillips

This is Cynthia's obituary as it appeared in the July 8 eddition of The News Herald

Cynthia Bryant Phillips (1957-2008) of San Antonio, Texas, passed away and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Cynthia was a dedicated military wife, mother and ministry servant to Air Force Base chapels at Holloman AFB, New Mexico and Little Rock AFB, AR. She was active in the Protestant Women of the Chapel boards and served as president for the Little Rock PWOC. She was an accomplished artist and painter donating oil-on-canvas paintings to the many communities and organizations she served. Nature was the place she most loved to spend time and be close to God. She lived life to the fullest, practiced giving before receiving, and brought joy to all who were blessed enough to have known her. She is survived by her husband, USAF Chaplain Captain Bradford S. Phillips of San Antonio, Texas; a daughter, Ashli C. Bryant-Pierson of Stuart, Fla.; her mother, Pearl Bryant of Morganton; sisters, Gina Bryant, Lona Ranson and Patricia Bryant; and brothers, Ronnie Bryant, Jerry Bryant and Terry Bryant. Dr. Gary Chapman of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem will preside over funeral services today at Pisgah Baptist Church, 2665 Pisgah Church Road, Lenoir.