In Loving Memory of Charkay Marie (Phillips) Suiters
July 31, 1958 – August 2, 2026
Charkay Marie (Phillips) Suiters, 68, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2026, leaving cherished memories with her family, friends, and the New Port Richey community she loved. Her life was marked by her hard work, faith, compassion, and dedicated service to others.
Born on July 31, 1958, in Sarasota, Florida, Charkay was the beloved daughter of Roy William Phillips, Sr. and Ernestine “Penny” (Gay) Mott. A lifelong resident of New Port Richey, she was deeply connected to the community and remained active in the causes and organizations closest to her heart.
Charkay married Christopher Joseph Suiters on February 15, 1996, in Avon Park, Florida, and together they were blessed with two sons, Caleb Christopher and Cameron Edward Suiters. Christopher went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2013.
A 1976, graduate from Gulf High School and began her career in the banking industry. In 1978, she attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, where she completed her associates degree. After returning to the New Port Richey area, she continued working in banking before becoming an assistant with Tropical Realty (Prudential Tropical Realty). She later devoted her career to nonprofit service, working for the American Cancer Society, Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, West Pasco Habitat for Humanity and then The Children’s Home. While at the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, she was instrumental in helping make the annual Chasco Fiesta King and Queen Coronation Ball a tremendous success. During the final nine years before her unexpected passing, she worked for Florida Cancer Specialist as a patient services specialist, where she compassionately supported patients fighting cancer.
She is survived by her sons, Caleb Suiters and Cameron Suiters, both of New Port Richey, Florida; her brothers, Roy W. “Bill” Phillips, Jr. (Joy) and other brother Bill Phillips (Patti); Bobby Suiters, Donny Suiters (Riza), Johnny Suiters, Mark Suiters, Vicky Suiters Breto (Estelio), Ted Suiters (Denise), Terry Suiters (Kelli), and David Suiters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Suiters; her father, Roy William Phillips, Sr.; her mother, Ernestine “Penny” Mott; and her stepfather, Edward Mott.
Those who knew Charkay will remember her bright light and a loving friend. She had the gift of making others feel welcome, and she never met anyone who was not simply a friend she had yet to know.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered, and her family takes comfort in knowing she has joined Christopher in heaven.
St. Joseph Hall
St. James the Apostle Catholic Church
Phi Delta Kappa Banquet Center
Caleb Suiters
August 6, 2026, 3:41 pm
You were the best mother a son could ask for. Cameron and I could always count on your unconditional love and support. We miss you and Dad deeply, but because of the wonderful way you raised us, your memory will always live on through us. I love you mama!
Lisa Spiller
August 6, 2026, 4:58 pm
The world has lost an incredible life. Her beautiful smile ,soul , and her spirit will leave a hole in our hearts. Charkay you have left too soon .You will always be loved and never forgotten .RIP my friend. XOXO .Cameron and Caleb you were blessed to have such an amazing person to call your Mother , My thoughts are with you during these times of sorrow .Lisa Spiller
Kristi Theurer
August 6, 2026, 6:20 pm
You were a shining light in our community, always involved in helping others. Your many years as a member of Junior Service League are a testament to that. I am so fortunate that we got to spend time together with our monthly Supper Club. You were an angel on earth, and I know you are amongst the angels in heaven. Until we meet again, fly high, my friend! 💕 Kristi
Pat Ashworth
August 6, 2026, 6:42 pm
Charkay you will be sorely missed by all who had the opportunity to know you and be your friend. Nobody but you will understand what I say now. “Phil” will be there welcoming you to heaven, I love you
Pat ashworth
Lori Mai
August 6, 2026, 6:59 pm
We were neighbor’s to the Suiter’s for many years, (watching our children grow up to be young adults now),breaks my heart to hear of Charkay’s passing, she was a beautiful soul, and we will miss seeing you downtown on the weekends, being the social butterfly you were, we will all miss you dearly, RIP Charkay, Our Condolence’s to the family.