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Elizabeth Phillips Obituary
Resident of Millbrae
Elizabeth was born on February 26, 1922 to Marshall and Ann Shields. She grew up in Meridian, California with a panoramic view of the Sutter Buttes and loved those mountains. Following graduation from Sutter High, she attended Yuba Junior College and UC Berkeley where she pledged Zeta Tau Alpha. She earned a degree in History and her teaching credential. While both were teaching high school in Crockett, she met Ora Phillips and they married in 1949. They settled in Millbrae in 1956 and she lived in the Meadows the rest of her life.
She was active in the Capuchino Band Boosters, Millbrae Methodist Church, Millbrae Senior Center, and raising her four children. Elizabeth died at home on December 18, 2010. She will be remembered for her smiles and gentle ways.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ora, and son, Allan. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Benintendi, sons Robert (Kim) and Mark (Cindy), granddaughters, Etta, Grace, Allyn, and Claire, and grandsons Jeremy, Kyle, and Jack, and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Marcella Hardy and Roberta McCoy, and sister-in-law, Margaret Phillips.
A celebration of her life will be held January 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Vision United Methodist Church, 450 Chadbourne Ave., Millbrae.
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Memories and Condolences
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Stacey Hansen
January 13, 2011
Lori, Godspeed to you and your family. Even after all these years I still remember her gracious kindness. Keeping you and your family in my prayers
Elizabeth and Lori - Easter in the Buttes
Don & Shelley Darrough
January 7, 2011
Steve and Debbie Tarke
December 27, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Jim & Claireen Tarke
December 27, 2010
Robert, Lori, Mark and family- Our hearts go out to you at this time of overwhelming sadness. Even though Elizabeth moved from the area, she was always very close in our hearts. We will lways remember her kindness, generosity and her beautiful smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 27, 2010
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Appeal-Democrat Family
Susann Tarke
December 27, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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