Phyllis Utt Schlueter, 70, of Collinsville, VA passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 with her family. She was born April 19, 1951 in Martinsville, VA to the late Rufus “Rudy” Marion Utt and Ruby Vaughan Utt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved fur babies, Hokie and Barney.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Schlueter; children, John Schlueter (Caitlin) and Brandi S. Lackey (Mitch); “extra” children, Paula Plaster Wood and Jim Parramore; sister, Teresa Prillaman (Marshall); sister-in-law, Bonnie Farmer (Bill); brothers, Roger Utt (Teresa) and Eddie Utt; grandchildren, Reed and Rhett Lackey; “extra” grandchild, Grace Walsh; nieces and nephews, Ashley McCarron, Brittany Beckett, Tiffany Clark, Carter Farmer, and Colby Utt; and grand fur baby, Stella.
Phyllis served as a teacher in Henry County for 31 years. She loved her family fiercely. She enjoyed helping others, human and canine alike. She will be missed by many. She was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church.
A casual, outdoor memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Foothills Church-Rosewood (home of Krista and Tony Pratt), 224 George Taylor Rd., Spencer, VA 24165. Due to Covid concerns, social distancing will be observed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stone Memorial Christian Church, 3030 Virginia Ave, Collinsville, VA 24078.
Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, VA is serving the Schlueter family. Online condolences may be made at norrisfuneral.com
