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Marcella Phillips Obituary

PHILLIPS Marcella Phillips, age 72, passed away along with her son, Robert Mitchell Phillips in a house fire on Thursday, June 17, 2010. Born in Martin, Kentucky on January 17, 1938. Member of Grove City Church of God. Survived by daughter, Deborah Jean Phillips Rathburn; grandchildren, Steven Phillips, Larisa Nalasco, and Adam Rathburn; great-grandchildren, Reese, Eli, and Kadance; sister, Emma Jean DeRessett; brothers, Bill Hughes and Harold Lee Hughes; several special nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Grove City Church of God, 4325 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 12Noon. Pastor Randy Barr officiating. Interment Lithopolis Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jun. 22, 2010.

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jenny bellamy

June 26, 2010

debbie i am so sorry to hear about aunt marcie,this is so sad..i have been out of town..i would like to get in touch with you my home #606-358-9961 call me anytime..jenny(robinson)bellamy

Stephen Phillips

June 25, 2010

Love you Nana

June 23, 2010

We will greatly miss Marcella at church and our Ladies of Grace meetings. I look forward to seeing her again in heaven. Vonna Loew, Heritage Baptist Church, Canal Winchester, Ohio

Kathleen Bennett

June 23, 2010

Debbie Rathburn and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Larisa Phillips

June 22, 2010

Nana,I know you are in heaven looking down us and still praying for us just like u did while u were here.I am going to miss all of the great memories we've shared together.I always admired how you were always so kind to everyone no matter how they treated you.You were such a strong,loving,and caring woman.I am so happy I moved back to Ohio to grow as close as we have over the past year.You have been a huge part in my and Rece's life and we will truly miss u Nana.You were a great mother,grandma,and greatgrandmother.Cant wait to see you and Dad in heaven one day.I love u

Robert Engelbach

June 22, 2010

She was an amazing, kind woman, and there is much to celebrate about her life -- it was well lived.

Bishop Daniel & Evang. Pat Wilson

June 22, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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