Mildred Phillips

Biography

MILDRED STORY PHILLIPS RETIRED BUSINESS OWNER MRS. MILDRED STORY PHILLIPS 95 of Gordon, St. Thomson, GA entered into rest January 29, 2008 at Lake Crossing Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late William Mundy Phillips. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, February 01, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Thomson with Dr. Leonard Dupree officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Dwight Nicholson, Tracy Phillips, Stacy Phillips, Scott Spivey, Joe Cash and Caleb Cash. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Sunshine Sunday School Class, members of the Lydian Sunday School Class and members of the WMU. Mrs. Phillips was born in Columbia County, GA but lived most of her life in McDuffie County. She was the daughter of the late George W. Story and the late Agnes Motes Story. Mrs. Phillips was retired as owner and operator of Phillips' Grocery, Phillips' Barbeque and Phil-Up Grill and Brazier. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she worked with and taught Sunday School for over 50 years. Mrs. Phillips also served as pianist, was a member of the Adult Choir and a member of the WMU. She was also a Community Volunteer for many years. Survivors; sons, Billy Phillips and Tommy Phillips ( Sue) all of Thomson,GA; daughters, Gloria Colet ( Larry), Augusta,GA, Sherene Nicholson ( Jerry),Saluda, SC Sisters: Laura Adams and Betty Harrell both of Augusta,GA Son in law: Alex Boatwright 15 Grandchildren and 25 Great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by a daughter Joy Boatwright. Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family's personal guestbook. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Capital Campaign P. O. Box 1205 Thomson, GA 30824. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.