Frances "Leonie" Phillips

Frances "Leonie" Dyer Phillips, age 87 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home. Born in Huntsville, TN on August 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Winfield and Mary Eva Jeffers Dyer. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Segal Jeffers and Clifford Dyer, both of Huntsville, TN; two sisters, Jessie Dyer Hammons McCreary and Edna Mewanna West, both of Huntsville, TN; father and mother-in-law, Bob E. Phillips and Dorothy Crowley Phillips, three brothers-in-law, Golman Phillips, Billy J. Phillips (Gaylon), and Vaughn Phillips; one sister-in-law, Joyce Williams (Tootsie).

Leonie is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Darell Phillips; three children, Darlene, Daniel, and David Phillips, three grandchildren, Ryan, Brandon, and Britany; six great grandchildren, all of Ohio; sister-in-law, Janice Childress; several nieces and nephews, all are very special, and she really loved all; many friends in Tennessee and Ohio; many other family members and friends.

Her prayer was that all would accept Jesus before their passing. She and Darell were married New Years Eve 1954, a husband who loved God and was a really good loving husband who tried to please all. She is definitely in Heaven. Jesus was her life.

Family and friends will meet for a graveside service on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the Carson Memorial Park in Oneida with Bro. Jim West officiating. Family will serve as pallbearers.

West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Frances "Leonie" Dyer Phillips.

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