Mary Melinda "Minnie" Phipps Lakey

November 20, 1955 - September 27, 2019

Mary Melinda (Minnie) Phipps Lakey age 63, of Pounding Mill, Virginia passed away September 27, 2019 in a Tazewell, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born in Bearwallow, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Roby Clyde and Narcie Helen White Phipps. Minnie graduated form Richlands High School Class of 1974 and continued onto college where she received her certification as an LPN. She worked for several hospitals in the area as an operating room assistant and later went to work for Dr. Nassif until she retired. She was a member of the Bearwallow Bible Church and was well known for her contagious laughter, precious smile, and giving heart. Minnie enjoyed swimming, photography, and playing the piano. She enjoyed living life to its fullest and her life leaves a legacy caring, happiness and love. Though our hearts are broken, we find peace in knowing she is now reunited with family and will continue to be our guardian angel. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. Those who remain to carry on her loving spirit are her: Husband, Bobby Gene Lakey of Pounding Mill, VA Sister, Barbara Lynn Yates and husband, Bill of Kingsport, TN Brothers: Noah Bascom Phipps and wife, Judy of Bearwallow, VA Elmer Lee “Buck” Phipps and wife, Katherine of Bearwallow, VA Memorial services will be held in her honor on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Minister’s Kevin McGlothlin and Quay White officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm until time of service at 7:00pm. As an expression of sympathy Minnie wanted to for go flowers and asked that you make memorial contributions in memory of her, to the Bearwallow Bible Church, 772 Greasy Creek Road, Bandy VA 24602. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.