Rose Lee Phillips

1940 - 2020

Rose Lee Phillips of Jefferson, LA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the age of 79. Born Rose Thomas in Baton Rouge, LA on April 16, 1940 to Warren Thomas and Bertreader Young, Rose married Henry Phillips. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Henry Phillips, Jr.(Ophilia); daughters, Diane Phillips Marks and Terry Phillips; sisters, Cari Jean Robertson, Elouise Hardin, Jacqueline Spears, and Linda Syie (Gilbert); brother, Timothy Spears (Tressa); and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rose is preceded in death by her son, Michael Phillips; her parents, Warren Thomas, Sr. and Bertreader Young; brothers, Warren Thomas, Jr., Gregory Spears, and Donald Spears; and grandchildren, Delicia Phillips, Shawn Royce Small, and Bruce Jacobs, Jr. All are invited to attend Rose's funeral service on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Rising Star Baptist Church, 1350 S Laurel Street, Metairie, LA. Minister Ahkem Wilson, officiant. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park, 8200 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Directors of New Orleans, LA.