EVA MAE PHILLIPS

Eva Mae Phillips, 79, of Hiawatha, died peacefully at home January 31, 2012. Eva worked as a secretary for the Bowling Association in Kansas City, Mo., for many years. She was involved with the Boy and Girl Scout programs; and the Raytown, Missouri PTA. She had served as president of the Greater Kansas City Women's Bowling Association; and was inducted into the Greater Kansas City Women Bowling Hall of Fame. She married Roderick T. Phillips on Nov. 20, 1953, in Hiawatha. They made their home in Kansas City for over 40 years before retiring to Hiawatha in 1997. He died March 11, 2011. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Marie (Raymond) Mooney of Independence, Mo.; a son, James Kelly Phillips of Louisville, Colo.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Tritsch and Opal Smith, both of Hiawatha; with numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Eva's life is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. The family will meet from one hour prior to services Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Missy Newell Memorial Fund or Eva Mae Phillips Memorial Fund which may be sent in c/o the funeral home, 124 S. Seventh St., 66434. A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com