Shirley N. Phillips, 88, of Elm Mott, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at a local hospital.
Private family services are planned.
Shirley was born February 23, 1936 in Union County, MS to Van Newton Thomas and Toy May (Yarbrough) Thomas. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, Shuey, and friend to many. Things in life she loved the most were spending time with her family and friends, shopping, Reality TV, Mexican Food and Facebook.
She was a true matriarch of our family.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Edward Wesley Phillips.
Survivors include daughters, Dana Farmer (Boyd), and Lana Bailey (Michael Ray); grandchildren, Joshua McAninch (Kat), Melanie Wade, Laci Chisenhall (Aaron), and Marley Bailey; great grandchildren, Hayden Wade, Tanner McAninch, Jackson McAninch, Lila Chisenhall, and Lyra Chisenhall; brother, Mike Thomas (Kay); and nephew and family, Chris Thomas (Daphne) along with their children, Trinity and Tristin.
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Shirley you were an angel on earth now you are an angel with the Lord. Thank you for you friendship and kindness. God produced a great lady in you. Love and remembrance for as long as I am here on earth. Until we meet again. God’s speed, Edwina Symank Powell
What a blessing to have known Miss Shirley. She was the beautiful, beautiful bonus of my friendship with her daughters and granddaughter. Always gracious, always witty, intelligent and gentle, she brought a sense of calm into the room. My own mom met Jesus face to Face the year before I moved to Texas. Miss Shirley reminded me in many ways of my own mom, and her encouragement meant the world to me. She was never without a kind word. Today is actually the 19th anniversary of the day my mom went to Jesus, and I am grateful for the hope we have in Him. I know Miss Shirley is enjoying a peace and fulfillment today in His Presence. I am so grateful I had an opportunity to know her, and I continue to pray for her family, who I love dearly. She thought the world of them. I know they will cherish every memory of her. I cherish my time with all of them. God be with you.
We love and will greatly miss you.
Dana and Lana we love you both and are sending prayers of comfort.
Shirley Thomas Phillips will be missed. She was such a gentle lady and will be missed terribly by me and my brothers Jerry and Paul Phillips. Our pioneer family was so large and now it has dwindled so quickly it seems. I’ll be thinking of Shirley and her girls. Love you all, Suzanne Phillips Knudsen.