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Julia "Doris" Phillips - SAVANNAH - Julia "Doris" Phillips, 67, of Savannah, died Thursday; June 28, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in McRae, GA; to the late Terrell and Julia Silver Livingston. She was the Co-Founder of Living Independence For Everyone Incorporated in Savannah, GA, and retired in 2004. While working with L.I.F.E. Inc., she worked to improve the needs of the handicapped around Savannah and the United States. She also helped to established the Phillip Winters Apartment Complex on Mohawk Street, that was established to meet the needs of the disabled. She devoted her life to her family and helping the needs of the disabled. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Ruby Cribbs. She is survived by her husband, Russell W. Phillips; two brothers and sister-in-laws, William "Bill" & Mary Lou Livingston of Aiken, SC, Jerry & Ann Livingston of Savannah, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy & David Merrett, Christine & Chuck Brisbin, Cindy Merrett, Carol Linskey; nine grandchildren, one great granddaughter, several nieces & nephews. Visitation: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Fairhaven Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of the Fairhaven Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Morgan, officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial Contributions: L.I.F.E. Incorporated, 17 Travis Street, Savannah, GA 31406. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory 2794 West Us Highway 80 Savannah, GA 31408 (912)-964-2862 www.fairhavenfuneral.com Savannah Morning News July 1, 2007 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2007.

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Cynthia Craig

June 8, 2020

Mama I will always love you and miss you but I will see you one day love cindy

Cheryl Brackin

July 23, 2007

Dear Phillips Family,

Doris was a beautiful and caring individual. She was a true survivor. I had the honor to know her through LIFE and the Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association. I know you loved her as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Always be proud of her many accomplishments on behalf of those of us with diabilities. Her legacy will live on in Savannah. We will miss her greatly and will never forget her.

Sincerely,

Joyce Miller

July 2, 2007

My
condolences to Russell, daughters nd family. I met Doris in
hildren'sward at Warm Springs, GA more that 56 ears ago. We became fast friends while teenagers and later as young women. I left Savannah more than 34 years ago but we remained close and current through visits, calls and emails. I was always impressed with Doris' abilities; she was a great cook, seamtress, wife, and mother. Children just walked right
into her life and she had open arms for each and every one of them.
Doris and I shared much in common: our so-called disabilities, our
fears, hopes and dreams. Doris lived a good life facing her fears and
living her reams. She was an inspiration to all and a God-sent to many.
Through her civic pride she accomplished hard won efforts that
benefited others.
I will always remember that little girl, Doris, with her long braids
and winning smile. I will remember the lovely woman she became and now
will see her as angel in heaven.Rest in Peace, Doris. Your friend,
Joyce Clanton Miller
[email protected]

Morgan Patillo

July 2, 2007

Uncle Russel, Remember that grandma will always be in your heart and the hearts of everyone who knew her. She will be missed dearly. I love you.

Vicki & Gene Ussery

July 2, 2007

Russell, Years have passed but memories of the good times live on. We often remember you and Doris and those times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.

Dr. Victoria Bertolozzi

July 2, 2007

The City of Savannah/Community Planning and Development staff send their condolences to the family and to the staff at L.I.F.E., Inc.

angela craven

July 2, 2007

Cindy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Know that you are in my prayer.

Susan (Highsmith) Kurth

July 2, 2007

Russell and Family,please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow.Doris was a fine woman.I lived upstairs over you and Doris at Ponderosa Forrest.
Susan (Highsmith) Kurth

Jackie Brown

July 1, 2007

Russell and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Keep in my the memories and they will help you so much.

Jackie and Charlie Brown

LESLIE DAVIDSON

July 1, 2007

Deepest Sympathy......

Leslie Davidson / Marion Armstrong

Dj lavine

July 1, 2007

Hey grandma i love u and im gonin to miss till the day i die well i love u and i hp eto to see u at home soon. i love you Your grandson Dj Lavine

charles brisbin

July 1, 2007

love you grandma,

I`ll miss you grandma i will always miss you

chrissy brisbin

July 1, 2007

grandma

i will miss you a lot love you

christine brisbin

July 1, 2007

Dear Moma
I love you. I will miss you very much. love Christine

Jamie Herbster

July 1, 2007

To The Family of Doris Phillips,

I want to express my deepest sympathy to you. Doris was an incredible lady that I had the honor of knowing and working with over the past 17 years. She leaves a rich legacy of touching my life as well as those in the community with her precious smile and love.

Grandma Phillips and Leila

Melissa Scott

July 1, 2007

Grandma,
Thank you for everything you've done in my life. You taught me to accept and appreciate people who aren't able the way I am. You sparked my passion for cooking, one of the things I enjoy most. You taught me that Grandma doesn't have to mean biological. Your blood doesn't run through my veins but you will always be in my heart.
I just wish Leila was as lucky to grow up with such a wonderful person in her life.
I love you and I will miss you.

Susan Slaughter

July 1, 2007

Dear Cindy & Family,
I returned from vacation today and heard about your Mother. I am so very sorry. I always enjoyed my visits with her. She was a very special person and it was a honor to have her as a patient. She quickly became more than a patient, she was a real friend. I will remember her with great fondness.
Sincerely,
Susan Slaughter, CRTT

catherine merrett

June 30, 2007

To mom I sending all my love to you. Be happy and I will see you again cathy

Allan Livingston

June 30, 2007

Always a smile, always a laugh, always a twinkle in your eye, and always plenty of love to share. Allan

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