Hermie Morrow Phillips
May 20, 1917 ~ October 20, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Hermie Morrow Phillips, 91, of 55 Stradley Mountain Rd., Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2008, at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center.
Mrs. Phillips was born in Haywood Co., and was a daughter of the late Tom and Mary Owen Morrow. She was also preceded in death by a son, Willie Lee Phillips, Jr.; seven brothers, and one sister.
She was a member of First Church of Nazarene.
Mrs. Phillips is survived by her husband of 66 years, the Rev. Willie Lee Phillips, Sr.; daughter and son-in-law, Mary P. Sizemore and husband Gene, of Clyde; two grandsons, the Rev. Jennings Sizemore and wife Tammi, of Canton, and Brian Sizemore and wife Shaundra, of Canton; two great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Justin Sizemore; and a number of nieces of nephews.
The funeral service for Mrs. Phillips will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Phillip M. Hurst and Johnny Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Serving as pallbearers will be Gene Sizemore, Jennings Sizemore, Brian Sizemore, Jim Odom, Harold Herren, and Floyd Austin.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
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bill and mary, we are so sorry for your loss. i’ve known your family my whole life and mrs. phillips was one of the nicest people i have ever met. our hearts and prayers are with you.
Hermie is one of the dearest persons I’ve ever known. She always had a song or poem to share and a giant smile to make your day even better. She will always be loved and missed.
Granny you will always be the one who spoiled us (your grandchildren), but also made sure we had respect for others and that we knew who Jesus is. You will never be forgotten. You will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Mr. Bill,
All of us at the Kmart Pharmacy send our love, and prayers for you, and your family.
Kmart Pharmacy Staff
Rev. Phillips:
We all loved both you and Mrs. Phillips so very much. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill, Mary, & Family,
We’re all so very sad to hear of your loss. Hermie was a special person, and not just to us, but all the folks at the mall who loved her, as well. You will be in our prayers.
Mr
Phillips and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Margie & Veronia Lusk
Dear Mary and family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerly,
Debra Moore
Psalms 94:19 And the multitude of my anxieties within me,your comforts delight my soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sister and family
Mary and family, I am praying for you through this difficult time that God will give you peace and rest. Love, Sheila Kilpatrick
Mary and family: Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.