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Betty Mae (Sanders) Phillips, 92, of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2025. Born on February 24, 1933, in Dunham, KY, she was a devoted nurse who retired as manager of the ICU/CCU at Middletown Regional Hospital. Betty was cherished by her family and all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, George Douglas, Kevin (Doreen), and Suzanne; grandchildren, Emma Hall-Phillips, Luke Phillips, and Nathan Smith; sisters, Joyce Hunt (Gerald) and Nola Gibson; brother, John Sanders (Pam); and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, George E. Phillips; sisters, Barbara Mays (Maynard) and Evelyn Clark (Hugh); her brother, Bruce Sanders (Hilda); and brother-in-law, Charles Gibson.
"No storm ever ruffled the calm of her life." Betty will be remembered for her warmth, gentle humor, and caring spirit. A memorial service will be held at a later date, and she will be laid to rest at Butler County Memorial Park, Hamilton, OH.
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