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Colette Phillips Obituary

DERBY - Phillips, Colette B., 76, died Dec. 25, 2009. Survivors: son, Timothy of Nashville; daughters, Susan of Derby, Stephenie Vega of Wichita; 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation 1-8 Tues., Dec. 29, 2009 with family present from 7-8 p.m. Service Wed., Dec. 30, 2009 at 1 p.m. all at Hillside Funeral Home East.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Dec. 27, 2009.

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December 30, 2009

Dear Susan, Stephanie, and Tim,

We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was truly a fine and honorable person with a good hearted soul.

We know Colette will be missed by both her family and her friends and know that she will be remembered fondly by all of us.

We're sorry we couldn't make the funeral today, but all of you are in our prayers and in our hearts.

God speed,

Mike and Patty Waugh & Vicki and Dave Welch

December 29, 2009

Dear Stephanie,Susan,Tim and family

Our hearts are filled with sadness at the passing of your mother, but we have
a greater feeling of peace....knowing that Heaven is filled with JOY, just having her back home.

With much Love,
Shirley,Walter,Goldie,and Sharon

debbi' ripper

December 28, 2009

I am so sorry to learn of your Mothers passing.

Mark Cremer

December 27, 2009

With our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mark & Craig Cremer

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