Kayla Ann Phillips

Kayla Ann Phillips Athens "Nan is calling me home with open wings!" Kayla Ann Phillips, age 24, of Athens, MI, died Saturday, December 4, 2010, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Kayla was born on November 4, 1986 in Battle Creek, MI and was a lifetime area resident. She was the daughter of Joseph C. and Shannon K. (Keener) Phillips. Kayla had attended Dexter Lake Church of God, where she had assisted with the Day Care Room and learned to sign language. She enjoyed the summertime especially being out-of-doors or at the area parks, but her true passion in her life were her two daughters, Natie and Anna. Kayla is survived by her precious, two daughters, Natalie Kay Ann Ives and Erianna Brie Ives, both at home with Kayla; her mother, Shannon Keener of Athens; her father, Joe Phillips of Athens; her sister, Teneka C. (Phillip) Zech and niece, Abbie M. Zech of Battle Creek, MI; maternal grandmother, Judy M. Goad of Chattanooga, TN; numerous aunts and uncles especially Mike (Doris) Rose, Steve Harden and Robin Wood, all of Battle Creek; and many cousins, especially Michele Rose and Haley Parker. At the request of her family, friends will be received on Thursday, December 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek. The funeral service to celebrate Kayla's life will be held on Friday, December 10th at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Elder Herman May of Battle Creek, officiating. A luncheon and the continuation of Kayla's life celebration will immediately follow at the American Legion Post # 54, 1125 E. Columbia Avenue, Battle Creek. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kayla's honor may be made to her daughter's educational trust fund at Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, 41 Second Street, Battle Creek, MI, 49014. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com