Sally Phillips

PHILLIPS, SALLY FRANCES POFF, age 51, a resident of Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Roanoke, formerly of Christiansburg, passed away early Sunday morning, September 12, 2004 after a long and courageous 20 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Sally was born on August 30th, 1953, the youngest child of Arthur Lewis Poff, Sr. and Frances Graham Poff of Christiansburg. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy & Bertha Graham and Guy & Ella Poff, along with her parents. Those left to cherish the many fond memories of Sally are her son Leighton John Hylton and his fianc?, Marnie Turner of Floyd; daughter Sara Phillips Bruce of Christiansburg, son-in-law, Mark S. Bruce of Blacksburg, and a very "special daughter" Crystie Leigh Currie and her husband, David of Christiansburg. She is also survived by her grandson, Jared Laurence Bruce. Her two brothers, Arthur Lewis Poff and his wife, Karen of Christiansburg and Victor Roy Poff and his wife Marie of Roanoke also survive Sally, along with her sister, Sharon Poff King of Christiansburg. Her nieces, Jennifer Poff Cooper and husband, Lee and children, Alex and Inessa of Madison, AL; Cathy Poff Harding and husband, Robert and children, Allison and Amber of Roanoke, nephews, Arthur Graham Hamrick and wife, Janice and daughter, Dana of Riner; David Michael Poff of Iowa City, IA and Darrell Guy Hamrick of Riner. Sally lived her life to the fullest and never let her disability stand in her way. She was admired by many for her passion and desire to live for the well of her children.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 16 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. By the wishes of Sally, there will be no funeral services held and that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Blue Ridge Chapter; 1 Morton drive, Suite 106; Charlottesville, VA 22903. The Phillips Family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. (382-2612)