Mary Ruth Pringle Phillips

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Mary Phillips Obituary

Mary Ruth Pringle Phillips of Cumming passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ione Pringle.
Mary was a member of Cumming First United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir. She created incredibly beautiful banners for the church sanctuary.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Phillips of Cumming; son, Matthew (Danielle) Phillips of Decatur; daughter, Lisa (Donald) Ahmer of Algonquin, Ill.; daughter, Cheryl (Christopher) Kennedy of Dahlonega; sister, Dorothy Johnson of Barrington, Ill.; five grandchildren, Hannah, Amelia, Michael, Charles, Benjamin; and two step grandchildren, Aria and Ava.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m. in the McDonald and Son Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from Sunday from 1-2 p.m.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.mcdonaldandson.com.
McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Forsyth County News from Mar. 5 to Mar. 8, 2014.
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Love and miss you Mary

Jani

Family

February 29, 2020

I live in Chillicothe and every time I drive around the cemetery, which is close by, I remember Mary and Mike and all the years that have gone by. What a wonderful couple! Mary was such a gentle person. So sad they went through what they did with that horrible disease. Sending my caring wishes to their family and extended family.

Gretchen Steele

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February 28, 2019

I remember Mary speaking about you a lot Gretchen
"Jani" Johnson

Mary's loss is difficult, but so was the Horrible Thief called Parkinson's.

Janice Johnson

March 14, 2014

I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I remember when Mike and Mary were first going together. I thought they made the perfect couple. May the memories of all those good years keep Mary in your hearts.

Gretchen Stein Steele

March 12, 2014

Dear Matt, I am very sorry to hear the news of your mom's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Betts and I wish you all peace during this sad time.

Leigh Slingluff

March 9, 2014

Dear Mike and family, my heart goes out you. Mary was a lovely women and I know will be so very missed. She was one of the classiest girls in our class.
Susan Miller Carson

March 8, 2014

Mike, I'm so sorry to here of Mary's passing. I remember her as being a beautiful person,and soft spoken in school. God bless you and your family. Nancy Wills Gatten. Class of 1959.

Nancy Gatten

March 8, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eg

March 7, 2014

Mike, you and your family will be in the prayers of Mary's classmates. She will be remembered with much fondness by the Class of '59. She was a very special person, and we know you loved her very much.

Charlotte Montgomery Mitchell

March 7, 2014

Dear Matt,
I am touched by your message, that your Mom loved yellow roses more than anything... it shows how you never overlooked the little things about her. You must know it is a tremendous joy to her to be free again of the encumbrance of her disease, and I'm sure in spite of that you will miss her unimaginably. You never knew a day in your life without your mother, and it will take a lot of getting used to. Be well and strong, knowing you were a wonderful son and she was proud of you!

Susan Wells

March 7, 2014

Dear Mike & Family,

We are all so sorry to hear about the loss of our dear friend Mary. In her honor the RPC Shepherd Group made a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. With Sincere Sympathy and Love from the Poister's, Blackstock's, Snyder's,& Horton's

Gayle & Don Horton

March 7, 2014

My heart broke this morning when I found out, but then I remembered her smile and realized that she is able to talk again without hesitation, walk and sew again with ease. Thank you for sharing her with us Lord...she is such a ray of sunshine in my life. My heart goes out to her family and Mike who loved her dearly. Please know you are in my prayers!

Emily Cutrer

March 7, 2014

My deepest sympathies are with you. I know this is a difficult time but it is good to know she is at peace with the Lord.

Dane Ahmer

March 6, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

~ Rev. 21:4. ~ V. Austin

March 6, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

L.W. McDonald and Son Funeral Home

March 6, 2014

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