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Anita dedicated her life to worship and service, deeply involved in her church community where she was affectionately known as Anita Banana. She touched many lives with her unwavering faith and the joy she carried everywhere she went. Anita was a person who never met a stranger and was always seen with a smile, truly embodying the Joy of the Lord.
Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Bradley Phillips; children, Krista Davidson, Kelly (Thomas) Popee, Clinton (Katie)Phillips, and Andrea (Jason) Wilbanks; grandchildren, James (Katrina) Davidson, Jacob Popee, Jonathan Popee, Braegan Popee, Noah Willbanks, and Callan Phillips; siblings, Larry Jones, Don Jones, Lynn Nelson, Judy Goode, Sandy Ware, Terry Holiday, and Ricky Jones. She also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends who became family.
Anita was preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Irene Jones, and her brother Steve Jones.
Her life will be celebrated at Ridout's Chapel on Valley Road, Homewood, 1800 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35209, on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by the service from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. A private graveside service for family members will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, 800 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35211.
Anita's life was a testament to her faith and the love she had for her family and community. Her legacy will continue to inspire those who knew her.
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Jeff DeShazo
November 9, 2024
Our family was rocked with the news of Anita's passing and broken hearted for Brad & his family. Anita was always so faithful in keeping in touch with our family. We loved her many kind gestures and her thoughtfulness. While we are grateful to the Lord for her new body and being in Jesus' Presence we will be faithful to pray for the Phillips family as they grieve Anita's passing. May the Peace of God guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Jeff DeShazo
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