Obituary of Julia Hancock Phelps

Julia Hancock Phelps (Age 91) Long-time resident of Falls Church VA, on Monday, April 15, 2013 passed away at her son’s home in Annandale with her family by her side. Beloved wife of 63 years of the late Warren Phelps; loving mother of Karen Davis, Daniel Phelps, and Timothy Phelps, and preceded in death by daughter Melanie Wickersham. Loving Grandmother of Richard Wickersham II, Elizabeth Wickersham, Julia Hintz, Jackie Davis and Julianne Davis. She is also survived by 4 great grandchildren; Joseph and Keirra Hintz, and Richard Wickersham III and his sister Robin. Julia was born on a farm near Ruby SC and grew up there during the Great Depression. She was a graduate of Ruby HS and later of a practical business school in Columbia SC. Julia worked in Washington DC for the federal government during WWII. Her career spanned more than 20 years during which she worked for the Department of Agriculture and the Federal Aviation Administration. Julia enjoyed crafts, cooking and embroidery and worked in numerous charitable causes throughout her adult life. She was an avid churchgoer and was lately a member of the United Babtist Church in Annandale. Previously, Julia and Warren were members of the National Gardens Baptist Church which they attended for more than 50 years and where they made many cherished friendships. Viewing will be at Advent Funeral Home at 7211 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA from 3 to 7 PM on Sunday April 21st. A Funeral Service will be held at the United Baptist Church, 7100 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA on Monday April 22th at 11:00 am followed by interment at National Memorial Park Cemetery at 7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA. Those wishing to make donations in lieu of flowers can contribute to Capital Caring Hospice at 950 N. Glebe Rd. Suite 500, Arlington VA, 22203.