Philippine Jaine Alsberry departed this life on Friday, October 4, 2024, at home with some family members. She was born on July 26, 1932, to the late William B. and Henrietta Haley, she was one of thirteen children. She was married to the late Frank Alsberry for 40 years.

Philippine joined church at an early age. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Middleburg, VA, where she was very active with various roles of service within the church. She also attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church in the community of St. Louis (Middleburg), VA, where she loved to fellowship and serve the Lord with her family and friends. After moving to Winchester, VA, she joined John Mann United Methodist Church on June 13,1993.

Philippine was a member of the Household of Ruth for a number of years where she participated in community outreach, other faith-based activities and major events like the Red and White Ball. She was a domestic worker for many years until she was unable to work. Philippine often babysat her neighbors' children, who affectionately referred to her as "Grandmom". Her neighbors enjoyed visiting her and engaging in conversation whenever she was sitting on the porch, or in her yard. Even after living in Winchester for many years some of her old friends continued to come by and visit.

Philippine loved hearing her children and grandchildren sing. She loved her family, but most of all, her grandchildren and great grandchildren who were her pride and joy. She would talk to them about anything and everything.

Philippine leaves to cherish her memory, ten children and their spouses; Rebecca Green, Manassas, VA; Kathleen Bert Robinson, Roanoke Rapids, NC; Yvonne Alsberry-Carter, Winchester, VA; Mary Haley Arnold (Richard) Winchester, VA; Frank Alsberry (Susan) Winchester, VA; June Warnik (Scott) Winchester, VA; Charles Alsberry, (Pam) Winchester, VA; Gloria Moore, Middleburg, VA; Roland Chinn (Frances) Middleburg, VA; and Romona Chinn, Franklin, VA. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Dorothy Haley, still living in New Jersey at the age of 103.

In addition to her parents and loving husband, Philippine was preceded in death by her 12 siblings. Her daughter Tracy Grant; four grandchildren: Brad E. Alsberry, Ashley E. Wright, Jermaine Frye, Randy Allen; son-in-law, Paul Carter, and daughter-in-law, Kathy Alsberry.

Philippine also leaves to celebrate her life, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great-great-great grandchild. Philippine also leaves behind a large number of nieces and nephews along with countless others who cherished her deeply.