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Mary Phillips Obituary

Mary Earle Texada Phillips

Shreveport, LA - Mrs. Mary Earle Phillips passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. A graveside service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Ave. Officiating will be The Rev. Paul Martin, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Mrs. Phillips was a native of Coushatta, LA and a resident of Shreveport, LA for most of her life. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and a graduate of C. E. Byrd High School.

Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and John Pintard Texada; her husband, William H. Phillips, Jr.; and granddaughter, Melissa Renee Phillips. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Margaret Grayson and husband, Gordon and Patricia P. Becker and husband, Steve; son, William Hutch Phillips and wife, Laura; grandchildren, Mary Francis Archer, Patricia Nicole Sumrow and John P. Austin; and great-grandchildren, Alex Archer and Benjamin Sumrow.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Byrd High School Alumni Association.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation the The Glen and Harmony Life for their compassionate care.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Shreveport Times on Mar. 21, 2013.

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Mary Alice Junkin

April 20, 2013

It has been a long time since preston! I am so very sorry to
hear about your mother!! My prayers are with all of you and God Bless You Always!

Carlos Colon

March 28, 2013

Hutch, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.

Sue Doughty Glaze

March 22, 2013

Pat and Nikki, I am so sorry for your loss.Your mom and grandmother was a very sweet lady. May God Be with you both . Love You both

Mike Beam

March 22, 2013

Prayers for you and your family .

sandy barrett

March 21, 2013

you and your family or in my prayers ,i know how hard it is .know that your in my heart at this time

Elizabeth Thiac

March 21, 2013

I never had the honor of meeting your mother, but judging from how wonderful you are Pat, she had to have been a wonderful woman. Mike and I condole with you and your family. We are praying for all of you.

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