Wendy Philpott

Wendy Lynn Philpott, 45, passed away on May 18, 2018, at home in Chattanooga, Tenn. A mother, a daughter, a sister, and a friend, Wendy was taken from us suddenly in her sleep. Though small in stature, Wendy was large in spirit. From birth, she was a true songbird, constantly bringing joy to those around her with God given gift. Wendy was a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, in Pasadena, Calif. Her career as an actress led to her play the role in a number of Hollywood musicals, while landing roles in numerous commercials, and also claiming the spot of the quirky coffee shop girl on the show Third Rock from the Sun. Wendy left her acting career to move closer to family in Chattanooga, Tenn. She spent years working at Shoe Candy, a very fitting job for a fashionista. Then went on to become the manager Hixson Starbucks and more recently has successfully found her place in the insurance business. Wendy was the proud and loving mother of Ryland Schlichting, a beautiful and talented young lady, and student at the Center for Creative Arts. Wendy’s beauty, big personality, and ability to bring a smile to so many will be deeply missed. She leaves behind her parents, Don and Barbara Philpott of Winchester, Tenn. Her daughter Ryland Schlichting of Chattanooga, Tenn. Her older sister Kristi Philpott of Victoria, British Columbia. Her younger sister Joey Bird of Chattanooga, Tenn. Her nieces, Hanna Buchanan, Jesse Woodcook, and Maggie Bird, and nephews, Cooper and Wyatt Bird. Brother in-laws, Christopher Bird and Gord Clark, as well as her partner, Frank Dye. Wendy also leaves behind countless family and friends who will all miss her dearly. A Celebration of Wendy’s Life will be held at the Chattanooga Funeral Home-East Chapel on S. Moore Rd., Chattanooga, Tenn., on Wednesday, May 23, at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 22, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that people donate to a college fund set up for Wendy’s daughter Ryland Schlichting. www.gofundme.com/ryland039s-college- fund Arrangements are under the care of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist East Chapel, 404 South Moore Rd. East Ridge, Tenn. 37412. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com