Anna Phipps DeBord

Anna Belle Phipps DeBord, age 94 of Independence, VA and formerly of Sparta, NC died Friday morning, July 13, 2012 at the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, VA. She was born November 22, 1917 to the late Millard and Mettie Black Phipps. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Delton C. DeBord; four sisters, Hazel Delp, Ruby Phipps, Marie Phipps and Evelyn Lemons; two brothers, Bill and Hubert Phipps. She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Fender and husband J.R., Marcia Meeks all of Sparta; two sons, Charles DeBord and wife Louise of Ridgewater, FL, Ronald DeBord and wife Edith of Ennice;  special sister-in-law, Minnie Lee Phipps of Independence, VA; seven grandchildren,; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 15, 2012, 2:00 pm at Cox's Chapel United Methodist Church.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Saturday evening at the funeral home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is serving the DeBord family.Read Obituary