Evelyn Phillips

Evelyn Phillips obituary, Dalton, GA

Evelyn Phillips

Evelyn Phillips Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Homes on Feb. 18, 2026.
Evelyn Phillips, age 92, of Cohutta, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Phillips; parents, Paul and Edith Smith; and her four brothers.

Mrs. Phillips is survived by her children, Bruce and Freida Phillips, Steve and Debbie Phillips and Betty Williams; grandchildren, Joshua and Erin Phillips, Justin and Jennifer Phillips, Matt and Sarah Phillips, Sarah and Amos Ridley, Susan and Jordan Keene and David and Faith Williams; great grandchildren, Jana, Jaide, Jace, Jack, Bella, Landon, Jude, Ellie, Hank, Peter, Zeke, Hannah, and Evie; great-great granddaughter, Everlee Drew; sister-in-law Frances Smith, and brother-in-law, Henry Sloan; nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm at the Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Chase Cranmore officiating. Burial will be in United Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 11:00am until the funeral hour at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to one's favorite charity in Evelyn's memory.

You may leave the family a message of comfort on the tribute wall at www.julianpeeples.com

Funeral arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home, Pleasant Grove Chapel, Dalton. For more information, call 706-259-7455.

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