Thelma F. Phillips

PHILLIPS, THELMA F. (Baker), age 83, of Yellow Springs, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Friends Care Community on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Thelma was born on July 6, 1930 to the late Vernon and Edith (Harvey) Baker in Christiansburg. She was a graduate of Springfield High School in 1949. Soon after graduation she began working as a bookkeeper. Shortly after going to work, she met the love of her life, Richard Phillips, whom she married on December 15, 1951. Together, they began to build a family that consisted of five daughters, and Thelma decided to dedicate her time to caring for her children. Once they were grown, she returned to work and retired from AC Service Company after 28 years. Thelma enjoyed the simple things in life. She was content spending her time working on crossword puzzles or word searches, and enjoyed being with her family more than anything. She was very organized, and was a diligent card sender; one could always count on a type written card from her for nearly every occasion. Thelma is survived by her husband, Richard; five daughters, Patti Taylor of Fairborn, Mary (Craig) Conrad of Yellow Springs, Teresa Phillips (Mike Burchett) of Fairborn, Pamela (Warren) Hensley of Fairborn, and Roberta (Jim) Semler of Yellow Springs; ten grandchildren, Tom Taylor, Debbie Thompson, Michael and Dustin Granger, Aaron Pitstick, Tyler and Jason Hensley, Heather, Kristen and Anna Semler; seven great grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Emma Taylor, Makenna, Luke and Kaleigha Granger, Rylee and Carter Hensley; sister, Edna Scott of Springfield; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends. Along with her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by her sister, Leona Smith, and granddaughter, Robyn Taylor. Services have been placed in the care of JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, Yellow Springs. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Church (491 W. Hyde Rd. Yellow Springs) and Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 10-10:30am. Funeral services will begin at 10:30am Thursday, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery. The family of Mrs. Phillips would like to thank everyone who helped them through these difficult times, especially the Friends Care Community, Hospice of Dayton, the Greene County Council of Aging, and Kettering Hospital. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com.

Thelma F. Phillips

July 6, 1930 - August 10, 2013