Melissa Yvette Phillips

Melissa Y. Phillips, 51, of Chester, VA, died on January 19, 2019, in Richmond, VA. Born in El Dorado, KS, she was preceded in death by her son Austen Agnor and her mother Norma Rosenberg. She is survived by her husband, Michael Phillips, Jr. of Chester ; son, Brandon Michael Agnor of Chester; her dog, Louis Vuitto; her father, Donald Rosenberg of North Chesterfield; her sisters, Cynthia Mulvaney, Christa Munoz, Shannon Cousineau, and Samantha McNeese; her brothers, Shane Rosenberg and Kevin New; her nieces, Brittany Elmore, Kaitlyn Mondejar, Amanda Horner, Ashley Horner, Samantha Martinez, Megan Rosenberg, Savana Munoz, Myla Mulvaney, Calley Mulvaney, Kelsey Barker, and Amber New; her nephews, Astin Rosenberg, Parker Rosenberg, Riley Rosenberg, Nicholas Mulvaney, Brody Mulvaney, and Xavier Munoz; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and great- nieces and nephews. Melissa lived a very passionate life and she had the unique ability of making you feel special and important. Her greatest passion was for her sons that she loved with every ounce of her soul, she made sure that she was present at every event in their lives. Melissa and Mike married just 8 years ago but everyone knew they had found their soulmates. Whether it was for a family vacation or just getting on the back of the Harley with Mike, The Outer Banks was her sanctuary. She loved her job working as a nurse at Virginia Eye Institute, where she created amazing friendships . She made sure she was a part of her nieces and nephews lives ensuring that each relationship had it's own special bond. No matter what capacity you knew her, she always listened, never judged and managed to put a positive light on any situation. To know her was to love her, to be loved by her was an honor. God took back his angel that he allowed us to know on this earth, one that has forever touched our hearts and our lives. Her family would like to express their gratitute to all of her nurses at the 4 Front at Chippenham Hospital, and to the doctors, nurses and staff in the ICU.In lieu of a service, family and friends will hold a celebration of life at a later date.