Phoebe Anne Lester Corry


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Jun 14th, 2008

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Biography: Phoebe Anne Lester Corry departed this life for another on June 14, 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is survived by her loving husband Dr. Peter M. Corry; daughters Cynthia (Cindy) Bergel, husband Arthur (Art) and granddaughter Corry of Houston, Texas; daughter Daphne Corry of Birmingham, Michigan; daughter Jennifer Blandford, husband Joseph (Joe) and granddaughters Sydney and Peyton of Bloomfield Township, Michigan; her beloved brother Dr. R. Anton (Tone) Lester III and wife Karen of Tyler, Texas; niece Amy Mimms, husband Brian and daughter Emily of Tyler, Texas; nephew Morgan Lester of San Francisco, California; and her much loved one-eyed cats Poppy and Lilly! Phoebe was born in Buffalo, New York on March 1, 1945 to the late Dr. R. Anton Lester Jr. (King) and wife Jeanne (Grammy). She came of age during the 1960’s and truly embraced all of the goodness and constructive belief of a generation of change. She attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas and graduated with a BA from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas. In 1970, she earned her JD at the University of Texas--School of Law in Austin, and became an Assistant District Attorney in Travis County. She practiced Criminal and Family Law in Houston, met and married the love of her life, Peter, and proudly raised three girls with him. In 1986 she and Peter moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where she began her own firm specializing in Elder Law—managing the affairs of thousands of elderly, infirmed or disadvantaged individuals. Though she and Peter moved to Little Rock, Arkansas in 2006, she continued her law practice in Michigan and frequently commuted between the two states. We didn’t get to say goodbye, but that’s well, just Phoebe. She was always in front of the rest of us, going ahead to prepare the way, to pave the road, to start the fire in expectation of our coming. So relax, and know that when the rest of us catch up--the food is going to be fabulous. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel, 6313 W. Markham, Little Rock. Visitation times will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 16, and from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler, TX, with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made in memory of Phoebe to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210. Online questbook at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(32)
uenjillynecml7
#32
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Michael Sharpe
#31
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Peter - Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are with your family.
Stuart Zimmerman
#30
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Peter,
I was saddened to learn of Phoebe's passing from David Farquhar. She was a gracious lady with a great sense of humor and a warm and outgoing personality. Please know that the thoughts and prayers of all your friends and colleagues here at M.D. Anderson are with you in your time of sorrow.

Stu Zimmerman
Sharon Barksdale
#29
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I think of Phoebe as welcoming and comforting even though my relationship with her was professional. I would load her trunk with magazines that she took to her elderly clients. She would make a point to let me know that they appreciated the magazines. I call that the people connection. Phoebe exemplified my defintion of connecting people. As a social worker I wish she had chosen that as her profession but maybe she was "grandfathered" in when she arrived. What a great welcome for all of us arriving later.
Steve Sapareto
#28
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Knowing you and Pheobe for over 30 years, it is so hard to express the depth of sadness I have about losing her. She was very special and a dearest friend. She will always be in my heart and my thoughts are with you always. Peter please find strength in the tremendous number of friends who loved her and share your loss and will miss her. She would not have wanted us to dwell on sadness but to celebrate and cherish our memories of her.
G. Robert and Carla Cook
#27
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Peter and Family,

With shock and grief we send our condolences and love.

Carla and Bob Cook
Kathy Votaw
#26
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Peter and Family,
May you find strength in the days ahead. I am sorry to hear of the death of Phoebe. She was such fun in Boston last year. Our deepest condolences to you.

-Kathy Votaw and Family
AJ Jamshidi
#25
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dr. Corry; I had the pleasure of meeting Phoebe few weeks ago in Rob’s house and I was amazed by her down to earth type of personality, her sense of humor and her liveliness. This terrible news was a shock to me. My condolences go to you and your family.
Yong and Yun
#24
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our condolence to Peter and his family

We are sorry to hear of the death of Phoebe. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We always remember her warm smiles and humors.

Yong & Yun

Rebecca Ludwig
#23
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My heart aches for you and your family over your tragic loss. My thoughts will remain with all of you for a very long time to come. May the good memories bring you comfort and help you through this difficult time.

Rebecca Ludwig
Jim and Susan Marsh
#22
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Peter and family-
Our most sincere condolences on your loss of Phoebe. She will leave an empty space in all of our hearts. She was wonderful, full of vitality. Please remember that you have many friends in Little Rock.
Gal Shafirstein
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Peter,

Please accept our most sincere and deepest condolences for the lost of your beloved wife. We met Phoebe just few weeks ago (at the Moros’s place) and in this short meeting she made an impeccable impression on Leah and me. We are so sorry for your untimely loss.

Gal & Leah Shafirstein, Little Rock, AR
Rob, Amy, Grace, Anna and Sylvia Griffin
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Amy, myself and the girls are shocked and saddened by the news of Phoebe’s passing. She was a beam of friendship and generosity as our family moved to Little Rock. Her presence here was all we needed to have a warm and loving introduction to our new city and for that we will be always grateful. We will miss her warm smile and her caring and energetic personality! Peter, we have you in our constant thoughts and prayers and will be here for you.
Douglas R. Spitz and Shannon J. Sullivan
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Peter and Family:
We were greatly saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Phoebe was a classy lady who filled all our lives with joy and made every moment a pleasure to be with her. Her upbeat attitude, compassion for the less fortunate, and loving personality will be greatly missed. Our prayers and condolances go out to all of you in your time of grief and we mourn the loss of a great lady who will never forgotten.
John and Betsy Subjeck
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Peter,
We loved Phoebe and will miss her very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Veronica Haynes
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dr. Corry and family,

We add our heartfelt prayers and support to you. Phoebe shined through your eyes to those of us who weren't fortunate enough to meet her. What love a husband brings for his wife! Words for sudden loss are always lost to those of us left behind but prayer for your comfort and healing are ours to offer and yours we pray to recieve.
Be blessed in love surrounding you during this time.
God's Love and peace, Veronica and family
Sunil Sharma
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Prof. Corry

I am shocked by the sad news. I just saw you both on friday afternoon.My condolences to you and your family.
Dennis B. Leeper, Ph.D.
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Peter Corry and Family,

I was shocked when I heard the sad news from Mark and Eduardo. I am so sorry. A vibrant and loving life is gone much to soon. My heart goes out to my good and special friend and his entire family. This is all very sad. I cannot be there for the veiwing and service, but my thoughts, my care and concern and my good wishes will be. Good luck to all.

Peace,
Dennis
Debra Tomlinson
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dr. Corey,
I am so very sorry to hear about your wife, Phoebe. Please know that we are praying for you and your family during this most difficult time.

Deb
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Suzie Hancock
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My condolances to you and your family
Yulong Yan
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dr. Corry, Any words are pale in expressing what you feel and what we (my family) feel, but I just let you know that we are praying for her and your family.
Keasha Campbell, colleague of Dr. Corry at Rad Onc
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dr. Corry,

I just wanted to let you know that i am praying for you and your entire family. I can't say that i know how you feel but just so you know i am PRAYING for you and will continue to do so. I strongly believe in the power of PRAYER. I understand from different ones here in our dept that she was a VERY GOOD WIFE and MATE to you and had a "beautiful personality".

Keeping you in prayer!

keasha
Tommie Carter
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Deepest condolences to you and your family at this time.
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Chang and Jai Song
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Peter:

The sad news shocked me and Jai. We were looking for the visit to your place and seeing her this fall. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Chang and Jai Song
hisham and sue amaral
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Peter and family
Our deepest sympathy on Phoebe's passing. Phoebe will be dearly missed by all. Her love for life, her family, her sense of humor and her devotion to humanity will always be a fine example for the rest of us.
Kathy Bles
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Peter and Family: While I didn't know Phoebe - she had to be a spectacular individual, just knowing her husband, Peter and the awesome individual he is. My deepest sympathy to all of you. You will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Dawn Bolt
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dr. Corry, I know there are no words that can ease your pain right now. I never met Phoebe, but knew by the way you spoke of her that she was a fantastic woman and incredibly special to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Dawn
Sara Rockwell
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Please remember that the warm thoughts and prayers of people around the country are with you as you go through this difficult time and take strength from that support.
Eduardo, Kimberly, Jonas and Ezra Moros
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Farewell Phoebe,

We enjoyed so much your company during your stay in Little Rock. We don't think there is a person in the world who have met you and not quickly began to love you. We will miss you.
Joan Bull & Philip Tuttle
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Peter,
We are both so sorry. We haven't seen Phoebe for several years, but often think of her, and you when we pass "your street".
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. You, and your daughters are in our thoughts.
Joan & Philip

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