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Mary Phipps Obituary
Mary Frances Phipps passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the age of 85 years old. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, the late Phillip E. Phipps, her daughter, the late Lisa Phipps and her brothers, the late Kendall and Gary Cooper. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (David) Lambert; grandchildren, Sara, Zachary and Joshua Lambert; great-granddaughter, Savannah; siblings, Janice Dials, Robert B. Cooper, Geraldine Covington, Carole Smalley, Margie Ferguson, Sharon Lykins and Jana Marie Newsom. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 11th from 11:30am until time of service at 12:30 pm at Middendorf Funeral Home 3312 Madison Pk. Ft. Wright, KY 41017. Sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to St. Elizabeth Hospice 1 Loop Dr. Edgewood, KY 41017.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
11
Visitation
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Middendorf Funeral Home
3312 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY 41017
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
11
Funeral service
12:30 p.m.
Middendorf Funeral Home
3312 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY 41017
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Middendorf Funeral Home - Fort WrightOnly 7 hours left for delivery to next service.