SSG Kristi Nicole Phifer, 29, of Valrico, Florida funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 7, 2013 at the East Thonotosassa Baptist Church, 12735 Knights Griffin Road, Thonotosassa, Florida 36832 with Pastor Jim Brady and the United States Army Honors and Funeral Team officiating. The family will receive close friends at the church from 9:00 AM until service time.
Kristi was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 30, 1983 to Rick Hunley and Rebecca Wilburn and passed away on June 3, 2013 as a result of a motorcycle accident. She was a local resident of the Valrico area since 2010. She entered the US Army in 2001 and was stationed at Mac Dill AFB, Tampa, Florida, in the US Central Command Commandant Office as a Human Resources Specialist. Additionally she was the Treasurer for the US Central Command Booster Club and a volunteer for several organizations. Kristi was of the Protestant faith.
She is survived by her parents, mother and father, Rebecca and Brian Reick of Auburn, Alabama; her biological father, Rick Hunley of Hamilton, Ohio; her grandmother, Frances Wilburn of Fairfield, Ohio; her son, Skyler Phifer of Valrico, Florida; her daughter, Summer Phifer of Valrico, Florida; her brothers; Rickey Hunley Jr. and Britton Reick, both of Auburn, Alabama; her sister, Erica Farris of Hamilton, Ohio; her boy friend, Alan Hayes of Valrico, Florida; Very Special friend Charity Walka Sibley and several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers from Mac Dill Air Force Base.
My condolences go out to Kristi’s family. I served with Kristi in Italy a few years ago. My heart especially goes out to her children during this difficult time. Kristi was a good person and I was blessed to have known her. Rest in Peace Kristi and see you on the other side.
You were the best battle buddy at WLC anyone could have asked for! I will miss you forever.
Love always,
Marcus
You are a great friend, mother and daughter. I cannot believe you are gone, I am still in utter shock, it’s been a year now and I cannot accept that you are gone. I send you a message of FaceBook to tell you Happy Mother’s Day and when I didn’t receive a response, it became all too real. I love you my Friend I know you are with the Angels above.
Kristi,
I just saw a pic of you on FB with a mutual friend and was shocked to see the words “RIP” underneath. We all lost touch somewhat when we PCS’d from Italy but I never forgot about you. I can’t believe you’re no longer with us. My strongest condolences to your family, especially your children. You were one of my first friends when I arrived in this new and strange country, super friendly, always fun to be around. You would always give me crap about how easy we had it in the Air Force. I’m always looking at old pics reminiscing on the good ole days. Geez. This really just ruined my day. Hope you’re in a better place at least.
Thank you all