Thelma T. Phillips Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thelma T. Phillips, 92, of Herrin passed away at 5:30 AM on Monday, June 29, 2020 peacefully in her sleep at her residence. She was born on May 26, 1928 in Herrin, Illinois to Jess and Rosetta (Pengilley) West. She married Haydn B. Phillips on December 27, 1947 and he preceded her in death on April 25, 2005. Thelma and Haydn enjoyed spending weekends at their Lake of Egypt home. Thelma was an avid SIU Basketball fan and spent every moment she could listening to or watching the Salukis. She is survived by her Son, Steve (Beth) Phillips of Herrin; Grandson, Tyler Phillips of Herrin; 4 Nephews, Mike (Angela) Murphy of Herrin, David Lee (Donna) Murphy of Franklin, TN, Mike (Debbie) Maeser of Herrin and Bob Denison of Tampa, FL; 2 Nieces, Margie (Greg) Donolo of Louisiana and Donna (Tony) Gates of Marion; 1 Cousin, John (Brenda) Brewster of Herrin; 3 Close Friends, Eric (Kristen) Smith of Creal Springs and Mark Hazel of Ozark; Her beloved Cat, Fitzy. Thelma was preceded in death by her Husband; Parents; Brother, J.T. West; Sisters, Frances Denison and Jessie Murphy Kibler. Cremation will be accorded. The family will host a celebration of life at a later date. Inurnment will also be at a later date at Herrin City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959.

Thelma T. Phillips

May 26, 1928 - June 29, 2020