Marilyn Olive Phillips
August 29, 1921 – September 27, 2020
Following a recent accident and surgery, Marilyn “Babe” Phillips, 99, was called home to God on September 27, 2020. She was born in Erie, PA on August 29, 1921 to Harry G. Mayhue and Leona H. Volkman.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Russell B. “Burton” Phillips, Sr., sons Russell B. Phillips, Jr. and Ralph F. Phillips, a great-grandson, and six siblings.
She is survived by her sisters Rowena P. Seigle and Carol A. Coberly, daughter Jeannette M. Krause (Mark), son Charlie B. Phillips, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Marilyn was a homemaker, Eastern Star member and a member of Friendship Community Baptist Church in Dunkirk. For many years she loved traveling and entering her garden produce, flowers, and baked goods in the county fair. She was an avid gardener and in later years concentrated on her orchids.
Due to the pandemic precautions, the service will be limited to immediate local family.
Visitation
Services
- Private
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Interment
Contributions
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
The Shriner’s Hospital for Children
2900 Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
Condolences
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13 Oct 2020
10:53am
Expressing heartfelt sympathy to the family of Marilyn Phillips. I understand that this beautiful and spirited lady, was adored by family, friends, and fellow church members throughout her life. She leaves a legacy of a kind heart, sense of humor, and a deep Christian faith. May her spirit remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
City
Edgewater
State
MD
17 Oct 2020
7:26am
Beautifully written… Thank You Rachel!
City
Greensboro
State
Maryland
13 Oct 2020
1:17pm
Dear Charlie and family,
Sending sincere condolences for the loss your wonderful Mother, from Lynne Holdsworth and family. Thinking of you all at this time.
City
United Kingdom
State
UK
17 Oct 2020
7:28am
Lynne, thank you so much. It means a lot!
City
Greensboro
State
Maryland
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Expressing heartfelt sympathy to the family of Marilyn Phillips. I understand that this beautiful and spirited lady, was adored by family, friends, and fellow church members throughout her life. She leaves a legacy of a kind heart, sense of humor, and a deep Christian faith. May her spirit remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Beautifully written… Thank You Rachel!
Dear Charlie and family,
Sending sincere condolences for the loss your wonderful Mother, from Lynne Holdsworth and family. Thinking of you all at this time.
Lynne, thank you so much. It means a lot!