"Terry and Bryan, so sorry to hear of you Mother's passing. We will always remember the times our families had together and look forward to the time when we will see her again. She is in a better place. You both are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
In loving memory of
Katherine Phillips
April 24, 2012
Katherine Ann Phillips, age 78, of 2924 Theresa Ct., died Monday, April 23, 2012, at 11:54 am in Blessing Hospital.
Katherine was born October 20, 1933 in Emden, Missouri, the daughter of Otis and Anise Calvert Jones. She married Robert E. Phillips on February 19, 1955 in Quincy at Salem Evangelical Church. He preceded her in death March 23, 2010.
Katherine was a 1953 graduate of Quincy High School. She worked at Motorola and Davis-Cleaver until she left the work force to take care of her parents.
She was a member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ, Southside Boat Club, and Eagles Club. She enjoyed cooking, traveling and being with her grandchildren. She was also a long time Chicago Cubs fan and an avid gardener.
Survivors include two sons, Terry M. (Tammy) Phillips of Corona, CA, and Bryan K. Phillips of Quincy, seven grandchildren, Christopher Phillips of Las Vegas, NV, Carrie Phillips of Quincy, Michael and Brandon Phillips of Corona, CA, and Angela , John, and Kayla Phillips of Mendon, IL, nine great-grandchildren and her brother Kenneth Jones of Warrenton, MO.
Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Phillips, her parents and three brothers, Kendrick, Karol and Keith Jones.
Services: 10:00 am Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Wanda Seydel officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday April 27, 2012 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: Shriners' Hospitals for Children or Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ.
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"My deepest condolences on the loss of Aunt Katherine. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her."
"Losing a mother is always difficult no matter how long we are blessed to share this earth with them. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you and all those touched by this wonderful woman."
"Dear Terry, Bryan, and family's so sorry about Aunt Kathy she was a good aunt, and sure she is in heaving with Uncle Bob, my parents, and my sister, we will miss her we all had some fun times together which we will always cherish. May God be with you all in your time of sorrow and need. God bless. Our deepest sympathy."
"So sorry to hear of Katherines passing. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. She will be missed by all. Sorry that we will not be able to make it for the funeral. Again may God be with you all and confort you"