Ann Phillips' Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Ann Phillips, age 86 of Ashmore, IL and formerly of Paris, IL, joined her Lord and Savior in her Heavenly Home on Saturday, October 3, 2015 while residing at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services honoring and celebrating her life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral chapel with Pastor Barney Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery in Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to Walnut Grove Christian Church or to the American Heart Association. Gifts may be left during the visitation or service or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Nevada Ann Phillips was born November 7, 1928 in Delaplaine, AR, one of thirteen children born to the late Robert and Beulah (Campbell) Morris. She married Harold Phillips on October 24, 1947 and they were married 31 years prior to his death on April 17, 1979. She is survived by three of her six children, Kay House and husband Michael of Ashmore, IL, Ronda Phillips of Paris, IL and Tom Phillips of Wisconsin; two grandchildren, Sonya Schiefelbein of Paris and Katina Smith and husband T.J. of Hindsboro, IL; five great-grandchildren, Chad Edgar, Curt Austin, Owen Schiefelbein, Jordan Smith and Jared Smith; two brothers, Don Morris of Gossport, IN and Eddie Morris and wife Irene of Mooresville, IN; a sister-in-law, Lola Wright of Decatur, IL; and several nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Phillips and two sons, Gary Phillips and Tom's twin, Tim Phillips; and 10 siblings. Most of Ann's employment years were spent at the Charleston Brown Shoe Company but she later worked at Snyder's Donut Shop following her retirement from Brown Shoe. She was a member of Walnut Grove Christian Church and the Marshall, IL Chapter of the National Road Quilters Guild. Ann used her wonderful quilting skills to benefit others as she stitched baby quilts for Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center as well as Quilts of Valor to honor and comfort veterans who have been touched by war. She held additional interests such as watching the birds, flower and vegetable gardening, mushroom hunting, and was an avid reader. She was also an excellent cook with her persimmon cookies being a favorite for some. Ann was a faithful participant of the METS program at SBLHC for numerous years, where she developed many long lasting friendships. Ann's family always brought her the greatest joys in life and spending precious time with them was always a priority for her. The many memories of her will forever be treasured by those who loved her dearly.Click to view Ann's memorial video.
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