Mary Lou Phillips
June 5, 1922 ~ July 23, 2002
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Mary Lou Phillips, 80, of 149 Rainbow Lane, Candler, died Tuesday, July 23, 2002.
Mrs. Phillips was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Thaddeus Elmore and Jennie Lee Wright Hyatt. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Sherman Marcell Phillips who died in February, 1996, by a grandson, Rory Phillips, a great-grandson, Devan Phillips, three sisters, Edith Hyatt Morgan Green, Helen Hyatt Setzer and Dorothy Hyatt Ray, and a brother, Jack A. Hyatt.
She was a graduate of Candler High School and Blanton’s Business School and was employed as a corporate secretary for American Enka for 39 years. She was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are one daughter Sandra Phillips Jameson of Pisgah Forest; one son, Royce Donovan Phillips and his wife Gwenda Smith Phillips of Candler; four grandchildren, Jill Jameson Waddell and her husband Tim, Lynn Jameson Nash and her husband Tommy, Tyson Donovan Phillips and his wife Kelly, and Logan Perry Phillips; four great- grandchildren, and one sister, WillaDean Hyatt Boyd of Morristown, TN.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Friday at Pole Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Dennis Thurman and G.W. Jameson officiating. Burial will be at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 12:00 noon until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pole Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, Mt. Moriah Church, Rory Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.
Deep sympathy to all of the family of Mary lou.
Neighbors,
Harry & Ann Williams
Royce, Gwenda and Phillips Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you
at this. Mary Lou was a very special lady.
Sue Brendle Sams
Dear Royce, Gwenda and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mary Lou was very special to me. I have very fond memories of her while I was attending Pole Creek. She was always so helpful and full of encouragement to our BYW group. She was a very lovely lady!
Love, Phyllis McKinney Jamison
Royce & Gwenda,
The service is going on while I type this note. Mary Lou was a very special person. She has been on my mind and you have been in my prayers these last few days. I’m so glad she and Rory can catch up on everything. I can see her smile now.
Tammy
WillaDean and family.
Sorry to read about your sister. This is the only way I have of following the N.C. news.
WillaDean and family.
Sorry to read about your sister. This is the only way I have of following the N.C. news.
Royce, Gywenda and family:
I was sorry to hear of the homegoing of your precious loved one, but rejoicing in the same that she has taken that final journey to a land that is fairer than day. No more pain,and her mind is clear. I am sure there was quite a family reunion when she arrived, so many for her to greet and tell of the things that have been happening here since they left. I know that you will miss her, she was a very precious lady. But we rejoice in knowing that some golden day break Jesus will come, and as he promised we will be reunited with those who have gone on before. And I know that she will be waiting just inside the gate to greet you. And I am sure if she could send you a telegram today this is how it would read. I have arrived safely, having a great time, wish you were here!!! Thank you for what your family means to me and I will lift you up in my prayers daily.
Elaine Sluder
BuckTom Food Mart
Royce & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I pray that God will abundantly shower you with His grace. Mary Lou was a great blessing in my life and I thank God for the privilege of having known her.
Yours in Christ,
Tim
Philippians 1:3
Mary Lou has made a great impact on her world by her love for Christ, her willingness to serve, and the living testimony of her children and grandchildren. Your family has meant so much to my family. You’re always there with just the right words of encouragement and Christian love. May God grant you comfort and peace that passes all understanding today and in the days ahead and know that our love and prayers will be with you.
Janice, Mike, Luke, and Stacie Harris
She was truly a special lady and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! I know she is rejoicing to be with Rory and Devon!
God bless you,
Kim and Susie
Tyson, Kelly, Seth, Makena and the Phillips Family,
Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you. I’m glad I had the privilege of knowing her. Just remember she’s alot better off than you right now, with her new body (as Seth said). And she’s having a time in Heaven with Jesus, your Granddad, Devan and Rory. I’m here if you need me. I love you, Krista.
We became verry fond of her at the ball games.
We will miss her smiles and friendly greetings.