Virginia Warner Phillips, age 89 of Carthage passed away peacefully at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Whispering Pines on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
Virginia was the last surviving child born to the late William Mason and Della Fields Warner. Early in life she worked in textile manufacturing for Quality Mills in Carthage. She was also a professional seamstress and worked for two different department stores in Carthage; Fashion Square and D.A. Kelly’s as well as many individuals. She also did private duty work for families in the Carthage area who needed assistance.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Phillips; daughters Sandra Hammer and Judy Harrington; grandson Timothy Phillips and great-grandson Mason Phillips.
She is survived by: her son Jody Phillips and wife Melva; grandchildren Sandra Akaab and Jeffrey Phillips; great-granddaughter Mia Phillips.
A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 16 at Glendon Independent Christian Church where she was a long-time member, with the Rev. Brian Beane officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Phillips family.
Condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com
