Phillis Jean Nelson Chatman Obituary (1954

Phillis Jean Nelson Chatman was born on April 17, 1954 to Burnie and Rejean Ragsdale Nelson in Brunswick County, Virginia. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Matthew's Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until her health began to fail. Phillis received her education in Lunenburg County Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1972. After graduating, Phillis moved to District of Columbia and began her work life. Phillis met and married Ronald Chatman on August 9, 1974. Phillis moved back to Kenbridge a few years later and became the first black teller at Central Fidelity Bank. She loved people and worked as a caregiver to many. Phillis was an avid reader. She was a woman of great intelligence. Music gave her joy and this joy was passed to her three children, Tracy, Michelle and Enel. During the afternoon of May 26, 2020, Phillis Jean Nelson Chatman went home to be with the Lord. Phillis was preceded in death by her parents, Burnie and Rejean Nelson, her grandparents, Sidney & Laura Ragsdale and Mrs. Daisy Nelson. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Tracy C. Laester (Brendon) of Upper Marlboro, MD; Michelle Mosby of Fort Washington, MD; a son, Enel Nerestant, III of Kenbridge, VA; her grandchildren, Tristyn, Alexa, Bakare, Amirah, Josiah and Jonah; three sisters, Barbara Shell (Cecil) of Kenbridge, VA; Ramona N. Allen of Laurel, MD and Laura Yvette Terrell (Anthony) of Clinton, MD; four brothers, James H. Nelson (Jacqueline) of Washington, DC; George C. Nelson of Kenbridge, VA; Eric B. Nelson (Hope) of South Hill, VA and Larry J. Nelson of Kenbridge, VA. Two uncles, Sterling Ragsdale (Constance) of Washington, DC and Edward Wilson of Kenbridge, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Graveside Service: Sunday, May 31, 2020 @ 1:00PM at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Ridge Street, Kenbridge, Virginia 23944; Reverend Kevin A. Robinson, Pastor