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Phyllis A Persinger

August 4, 1944 ~ February 18, 2025 (age 80) 80 Years Old

Phyllis Persinger Obituary

Phyllis Antonette Persinger, formerly of Covington, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 18th, 2025, in Washington, DC.  Born in Covington, Virginia on August 4th, 1944, to the late William and Mary Anna Persinger. Phyllis was the second of five children.  Phyllis was a member of First Baptist Church in Covington, Virginia. 

In 1992, Phyllis moved to Washington, DC to stay with her family.  She attended the Art and Drama Therapy Institute, Inc.  in Washington, DC.  She loved that school.  She enjoyed art, reading, and many field trips.  She met many friends.  Later, she moved to a group home.  She loved watches, liked to color, and make Jewelry.  She had long hair and wanted it to be combed every day.  Phyllis leaves to cherish her three sisters (Ruby Trammell, Judy Persinger, and Marie Finley), a close cousin (Julia Thompson), and a host of nieces and nephews.

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Friday
February 28, 2025

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Robinson Funeral Home
1313 6th Street NW
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20001

A Celebration of Life
Friday
February 28, 2025

11:00 AM

Burial
Monday
March 3, 2025

1:00 PM

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