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Helen Phillips Obituary
Anderson, SC
Helen Oakley Phillips, 88, formerly of Whitehall Ave. widow of the late Charles Bennett Phillips, died Thursday March 6, 2014 at NHC of Anderson.Born June 24, 1925 in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Roy Furman and Decie Peace Oakley. She was a graduate of Anderson Girls High, Class of 1942, and Draughn's Business College. Mrs. Phillips was a paralegal for Francis Fant, Sr. and owner of Country Touch and More Antiques for many years. She attended Clearview Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. Mrs. Phillips was a wonderful mother and grandmother, loved life and always had a kind word for others. She had the ability to make others laugh, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was a beloved mother to her three girls: Anne Phillips Ouzts, Patti Phillips Mowlajko both of Anderson, and Pam Phillips Vaughn (Jack) of Pine Mountain, GA; and was a devoted grandmother to Jason Ouzts (Mary) of Tallahassee, FL, Lani Ouzts Gray (Joel) of Anderson, Sarah Britton Vaughn of Athens, GA, Blake and Clay Vaughn of LaGrange, GA, Molly Mowlajko Antinori (Joe) of Beaufort, SC and Dr. Andy Mowlajko of Anderson, and was especially proud of her great grandchildren Catherine and Lucy Gray, Ben and Drew Ouzts and Pete Antinori. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dr. Pete Mowlajko and brothers, William, Bob, and Charles Ray Oakley. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Old Silver Brook Cemetery with William R. West officiating. The family is at the home of daughter, Patti Mowlajko. Mrs. Phillips family would like to thank the staff at NHC Anderson Station 3 and Dr. Harry Geisberg for their compassionate care and devotion.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Welcome Baptist Church, P.O. Box 757, Sandy Springs, SC 29677, Concord Baptist Church, 1012 Concord Rd., Anderson, SC 29621 or First Presbyterian Church, 302 W. Whitner St., Anderson, SC 29624.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Phillips
March 10, 2014
Sorry for your loss. She was a sweet fun loving LADY. She will be missed by all.
Rip and Drucie Horne
March 10, 2014
Sorry for your loss. She was a sweet fun loving lady. She will be missed by all.
Sonny Kinney
March 8, 2014
Ladies,
Please know how much your mother was love by the residents and staff of NHC.
I will miss meeting with "my girl friend" she always made your day better
with her pleasant disposition and kind words. Loved that LADY ! You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
THERESA TURNER
March 8, 2014
Pattie, Pam and Ann, my thoughts and prayers are with you,A Moms Love is a wondrous love,I know you all will miss her.May God Bless you in the days ahead as you go through this difficult time. Love you. Terrie O Turner
Tim and Sandy Hopper
March 8, 2014
Anne, Pam, Patti and family,
I can't begin to express my condolences or how much I will miss her smiling face with the always perfect lipstick. I'm sure she and dad are seeing who has the funniest jokes up in heaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Tom Bolt
March 8, 2014
Dear Phillips Family,
Jeni and I were saddened to learn of Helen's recent passing. She was so very full of life and laughter. Hopefully, you will find comfort in your many wonderful memories, as well as the love and kindness of family and friends during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 8, 2014
I am praying for all of you! I could write a short book of my memories of the Phillips family!!! Walden Parkway, Oconee State Park with Pam:) I am so happy that I got to see you precious mother recently and got to give her a kiss!! Such a sweet lady-such a sweet family!! Love to all! Amy Copeland Noblitt
Cile Cromer Wilhoit,Ron Cromer Jean Cromer
March 8, 2014
Patti,Pam,Anne and family,
My memories of Walden Parkway will always be forever in my heart. Lala as we knew her was the lady who make any day better with her smile and laughter. Please know that Mom my brother and I send our deepest sympathy and know that God will keep you all close during this time.
Dino Hicks
March 7, 2014
Dear Anne, Pam, Patti and Family,
Lala, was such a sweet heart! Anyone who knew her, will never forget her wit and humor.
How blessed we were to have been a part of her life.
Our heartfelt condolences for her family and friends.
Sincerely,
Dino Hicks
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