Thelma Louise Phillips

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Thelma Phillips Obituary

THELMA LOUISE PHILLIPS (nee Baker) Merrillville, Indiana Thelma Louise Phillips, 84 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN. Thelma was raised in East Chicago, IN. She graduated from Washington High School. She attended Howard University in Washington, DC. Thelma worked at the Pentagon in Washington for 3 1/2 years. She was Secretary for the Gary Police Department, in several departments for many years. Thelma married Walter L. Phillips and together the raised two daughters, Terri Carol and Traci Lynn. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Baker; her husband, Walter L. Phillips; daughter and son-in-law, Terri Carol and James Carter; brother, Andrew Ivey; and her sister, Savannah Love. She leaves to mourn her passing, daughter Traci (John) Harbin of Merrillville, IN; Grandsons; Kevin and Keith Carter, both of Gary, IN, Kenneth Carter of London, England, Kyle and Khristopher Carter, both of Gary and Jonathan Harbin of Merrillville; three Great Grand sons and one Great Grand daughter; brother, Lloyd David (Betty) Ivey; her sister Wanda Ivey; and many God Children, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Saturday, September 9, 2006 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 AM with funeral services following at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 3939 Drummond Street, East Chicago, IN. Rev. Dr. J.C. Wade Jr. officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Professional Services rendered by Divinity Funeral Directors. To share a memory with the family or to offer your condolences online, please view the obituary to sign the Guest Book online, or you can create a moving tribute by adding music, text, your own voice or photos online at www.post-trib.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Sep. 8, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Thelma Phillips

13 Entries

Dianne (Morris) Washington

September 14, 2006

Tracy

Mrs. Philips was a Wonderful Lady and I know she will be greatfully missed. All the people of East Chicago who knew her, were blessed to have had the privilege. I am one of many who's life was touch by her.

Arvenell (Morris) Henry

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Patricia Fointno-Dawson

September 14, 2006

This is to express my deepest sympathy for the family of Mrs. Thelma Phillips. I knew her best for her work in the church. May she rest in peace.

Prayerfully

Tina Taliaferro

September 12, 2006

I thank God for the life of Mrs. Thelma Phillips, she has been such a blessing in my life, I will forever miss her. Traci,I pray that God gives you peace and comfort. I Love you.

Gwendolyn Russell Green

September 10, 2006

I remember cousin Thelma and I am sorry to hear of her passing. She wrote me a wonderful note after I sent her a photo of herself and our cousin Rae after the funeral of either Uncle Earl or Aunt Vivian (TT). I can't remember now which family gathering it was. May God strengthen your family in this time of sadness.

Maybe you can join us at our next Evans family reunion in Las Vegas in 2007, and represent our Grandmother's side for us!

Lorelle Brown Swader

September 10, 2006

To Traci and family: We were so sorry to hear about the lost of your beloved mother. For years we have known her through her work in the church and she will be sadly missed. May God continue to keep you in your hour of need.

Bobbi D. Brown & Lorelle Brown Swader

Terry & Valerie Lee

September 9, 2006

Traci, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother.

Mrs. Phillips was such a lovely person, she will truly be missed.

May your heart be filled with fond memories of joyful times shared. Know that we are praying for you and your entire family, this day and always.

Kenneth LaMarr

September 8, 2006

My condolences to the family and our cousin Traci. Your mother will be greatly missed by our family. We are praying that you will be comforted and your heart will be filled with peace.

Love always

Alberta,Keisha,Pierra & Kenney

Rae Redfox Gill

September 8, 2006

To family and our cousin Traci: I send my heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Thelma was so wonderfully unique and talented. I don't believe there was anything she couldn't do! She will be missed and I feel that heaven has already found a place for her to share her music and her wonderful spirit. May God comfort and keep you all. Love, Rae

KAY TALOR

September 8, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS THE HARBIN FAMILY AND TELMAS GRANDSCHILDREN. SHE WAS THE BEST OF BEST AND GOD HAS A PLACE FOR HER WITH THE OTHER ANGELS.

Betty Hatten Jr.

September 8, 2006

I am wholly enriched by having known Mama Phillips. To me she was a giant among human beings and a tireless worker in the vineyards of the Lord. She was a good soul.

Modiesta Dillon

September 8, 2006

DEAREST TRACI & FAMILY: JUST A FEW WORDS TO SAY, YOUR MOM "FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT". SHE'S AT REST. YOU WERE A GOOD DAUGHTER, FRIEND & BUDDY. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU. AS I WATCHED YOU GROW INTO WOMENHOOD, YOU WERE LIKE A ROSE BLOOMING. A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT TO SEE. WE ALL LOVE YOU DEARLY. WE DON'T HAVE TO BE IN YOUR FACE ALL THE TIME, BUT WHEN WE DO MEET, IT'S LIKE YESTER-YEAR. BE STRONG FOR JONATHAN. HE WAS YOUR MOTHER'S HEART. SHE WAS SO PROUD WHEN HE WAS BORN. YOU'LL HAVE SOME GOOD DAYS & SOME BAD DAYS. BUT YOUR GOOD DAYS, WILL OUT WEIGH YOUR BAD DAYS. YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER WILL WATCH OVER YOU & FAMILY. OH YES, MOM IS WATCHING ALSO AS SHE HEARS; "WELL DONE MY GOOD & FAITHFUL SERVANT", AS SHE PLAYS FOR THE CHOIR.

GOD BLESS YOU,

AUNTIE PAL & FAMILY

(PHILLIPS, DILLON'S,& BARAN'S)

Tanisha Hill

September 8, 2006

May God bless you and give you the strength you need to get through this time. You all will be in our prayers.

Kandace Hinton

September 7, 2006

I am grateful to God for Mrs. Phillips' service as the youth director for the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Indiana, Inc. As a youth growing up in that convention, Mrs. Phillips was always an encouraging voice for every young person who crossed her path. Although she was a disciplinarian, she was a joy to have as a counselor. Thank you family and thank you Zion for sharing your mother, grandmother, and member with us. As adults our lives are all the better because she taught us much. Above all she made sure that we all presented our best selves before the living God.

Thank You God for her life on earth.

I only hope that we can pass on to youth some of what she shared with us.

Rest on Ms. Phillips!

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