Sharon Kay Phillips
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She is survived by three daughters, Melanie Huner of Palmyra, Sheila (husband Jeremy) Stewart, and Kimberly (husband Matthew) Wankel both of Jacksonville; one step son, Eric (wife Lucretia) Rutherford; eight grandchildren, Cody (wife Erica) Stewart, RJ (fiancé Evie) Huner, Braiden Wankel, Dyllan Wankel, Lacie Wankel, Izayia Rutherford, Alexis Rutherford, and Jalen Rutherford; three great grandchildren, Violette Stewart, Caspian Stewart, Feyre Huner and one due March 2026; two sisters, Judy Gardner and Donna VanHyning; two brothers, Ron Garner and Kevin (wife Sandy) VanHyning; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Garner.
Mrs. Phillips had been a visiting nurse for many years; she then worked at PMAH Emergency Department before retiring. She loved doing diamond painting and spending time with her family.
A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. A graveside service will follow on Wednesday, September 17 at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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