Mildred Beatrice Philpott

July 17, 1932 - January 20, 2025

Mildred Philpott, age 92, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. She went to heaven peacefully, surrounded by family.  

Mildred moved to Roanoke in her early 20s, making herself at home in the area. After a while, her parents and 8 siblings also moved to the area and the family continued to grow.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Philpott Sr.; two sisters, Frances Reynolds and Wilma Ortiz; and three brothers, Albert, Harold and Gary Johnson.

She is survived by her son, Harold Philpott Jr., residing in Roanoke; daughter, Linda Dickerson & husband David; granddaughter, Jennifer Scott & husband Ramont; grandson, Christopher Dickerson; great grandson, Julian Samonte, all residing in Maryland; her sister, Thelma Hanvey and husband Don; brothers, Floyd Johnson and Edward Johnson, all residing in Roanoke, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 25th, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Roanoke, VA from 4pm to 7pm.

A funeral service will all be held on Saturday, January 26th at Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Roanoke, VA at 11am.