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Anna Phillips Obituary

Anna M. (Springston) Phillips born May 5, 1929 in Akron, Ohio went home to be with her Lord on February 9, 2013.

She has been a member of the Akron Baptist Temple for over 50 years serving in several ministries including the Nursing Home and Sisters In Christ. Anna graduated from Edinburg High School in 1947 and attended Actual Business College. She was employed by Marik Spring for 38 years.

On October 10, 1952 she married the love of her life, Robert S. Phillips who preceded her in death on January 19, 2000. Also preceded in death by sons, Douglas A., Robert N. and Steven R.; parents, Worthy and Effie Springston; siblings, Alma Givens Charles, Sylvia, Worthy, Chester and Lillian Springston; brothers-in-law, Wilford Givens and Charles Johnson. She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her daughters, Sheryl and Vicki Phillips; son, Roger (Angela) Phillips; daughters-in-law, Rebecca Phillips and Karen Phillips. She was the best grandma in the world to Carrie, Brian, Rick, Kelly, Tracie, Andrew, Jennifer and Amber; ten great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou Johnson; sisters-in-law, Barbara Springston, Patricia (Keith) Horton; and many beloved nephews and nieces.

Her children would like to thank Dr. Kathleen Shoemaker, Dr. Steven Radwany and the Hospice of Summa Team for their loving care and support.

Funeral services at the Akron Baptist Temple on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mike Prebynski officiating. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Park. Family will receive friends at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday.


Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Feb. 10, 2013.
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Sheryl,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have such fond memories of her and her smile. Such a sweet lady. You're in my heart and in my prayers my friend.
Love, Joyce

Joyce Boggess

February 12, 2013

Dear, Sherry, Vicki, Amber, Roger & Becky, Our thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time. You have always been family to us and we will miss your Mom greatly. she was a special person with the most loving, generous heart. We can be happy that The Lord is being blessed with her presence and she is not suffering now. Our love and thoughts are with you, Love Norma, Boud & Kristi

February 11, 2013

Sheryl, may God bless you, Miss Anna and your family, our prayers will be with you all.

Phil and Cindy McDaniel

February 11, 2013

Sheryl, Vickie, Roger and Amber, I am so sorry for your loss. Knowing you will rejoin your mother someday makes the pain a little less..May Our Lord Bless you all in this time of sorrow. Kathy Postlewait

Kathy Postlewait

February 10, 2013

We are sorry for your loss, but happy to know she is with God and the family that has gone before her.

barb and allen hysinger

February 10, 2013

Sheryl and family, my life is forever touched by the diligent prayer of this woman. God has welcomed her home and He will comfort you.

Sally Spears

February 10, 2013

MY DEEPEST SORROWS TOO ALL MAY SHE NOT SUFFER ANYMORE . SHE IS WITH HER LOVING HUSBAND & SON GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE MR & MRS KITTLE.

February 10, 2013

Im sorry for your loss, knowing that Mom is in a better place doesnt make the pain go away, she will always be with the family in your everyday lives and she's looking down on everyone. She will sorely b missed.

david Sutt

February 10, 2013

SHERRY,RODGER, VICKY AND MARY LOU, I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF THE LOST OF YOUR MOTHER AND SISTER, ANNA WAS A VERY SWEET LADY AND VERY WISE. AFTER I STOP WORKING FOR HER I STILL CONTINUE TO DO OUR NOON WORKOUT(LOL)AND SOMETIMES EVEN WATCH THE GAME SHOW NETWORK. ANNA WILL TRULY BE MISS BY MANY. NOW SHERRY,RODGER AND VICKY YOU GUYS HAVE TO BE STRONG FOR ONE ANOTHER AND LOVE EACH OTHER.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

JULIA GILBERT

February 10, 2013

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