Mrs. Christine Jewel Phillips Townsend, 91, of Icard, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday September 21, 2023.
Mrs. Townsend was born December 17, 1931, in Avery County, a daughter of the late Eli and Sarah Maltba Phillips. She attended Clevenger Business College and retied as a secretary in the furniture manufacturing industry. After retirement Christine stayed busy as a “Grandmother Daycare”, which she truly enjoyed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Alvin David “Bud” Townsend her sisters, Dot Cornett, Florence Weatherman, Alma Barrier, Welda Aldridge, Lois Robinson, and her brother, Duard Philips..
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Tony Townsend (Cheryl) of George Hildebrand and daughter, Angie Sutton (Keith) of Connelly Springs. Also surviving are the apples of her eye, her grandchildren, Zachary Townsend, Aaron Townsend (Ashten), Rebekah Sutton, Lydia Powell (Alex), Hannah Beaver (Joseph); great-grandchildren, Lily Townsend, Audrey Townsend, Addilynn Townsend, Elizabeth Amador, Tirzah Amador, Isaac Amador, Lucy Powell, Nathaniel Powell, William Powell, Savannah Beaver, Julianna Beaver, Roseanna Beaver; a brother, Bill Phillips (Doris) and a number of nieces and nephews.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday September 30, 2023, at 12:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese, with Rev. George Johnson officiating. A private Graveside Service will be held in the Burke Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 A. M. until 12:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.
Memorials may be made to Amorem, Burke Hospice, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
Tony so sorry to hear about your mom may God comfort you all and keep you in his care with deepest Sympathy Sheila
Tony n Angie So Sorry to hear of your Moms passing .. She was such a beautiful sweet Person .. Your family is in my thoughts n Prayers 🥰🙏 Judy Crowder. (Trudy)
I have just lost a friend and mentor. Christine was an example of a Christian lady for all young ladies to pattern their lives after. The memories of friendship are too numerous to mention. What a great and talented lady!
I have just lost a friend and mentor. Christine was a true Christian lady that all other young women could pattern their own lives. The times we shared are numerous and never forgotten. Bud and Christine have also raised two fine children. Bud and Christine’s family, never forget. You are loved and appreciated. What a fine and talented woman Christine was!
I worked briefly with her many years ago and she was one of the kindest, sweetest ladies I ever knew. I know she she will be missed, prayers to her family.