Edith G. (Featheringill) Phillips
Edith Garland (Featheringill) Phillips, age 92 of Shelby, died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her family and friends after a short illness.
Mrs. Phillips was born July 23, 1916 in Seneca County, Ohio the daughter of the late Albert and Maude (Orwig) Featheringill. Edith grew up in Columbus Grove, Ohio and in 1940 she married Florentine Phillips in Bellevue, Ohio. She resided in the Attica/Bellevue area until they moved to Shelby in 1960. She has been a Shelby resident the past forty eight years. Edith retired from the American Cancer Society in Shelby in 1981 and was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, playing the organ and genealogy. She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Toledo Colony of Mayflower Descendants. She was a vital part of her extended family’s lives and will be deeply missed by all of them.
She is survived by her three loving sons and spouses, Virgil and Carla Phillips of Shelby, Dale and Charlotte Phillips of Attica, Ralph Phillips of Shelby and Joyce Phillips of Oak Harbor; 10 grandchildren and spouses, Todd Phillips, Tina and Rod Kiser, Theresa and Jeff Wallace, Tracy and Ben Patrick, DeeDee and John Arnt, Marvin and Rachel Phillips, Annette Phillips and Karen Robinson, Angela and Chad Deskins, Monica Phillips, and Kimberly and Chad Leland; 22 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; a brother, Dwight Featheringill of Toledo; a sister, Myrt Gray of Tiffin; Many wonderful friends, including special friend and caregiver, Sharon McNary and her family of Shelby.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Florentine Shorty Phillips, a grandson, Glenn Phillips, 3 brothers, Harold Featheringill, Marion Featheringill, Earnest Featheringill, and 2 sisters, Ethel Stockmaster and Velma Gray.
Friends may call on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the Turner Funeral Home where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 8:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Father Nick Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery in Bismark, Ohio. Memorial expressions may be made to Shelby Senior Center or Shelby Foundation. The family would appreciate on-line condolences at
penwellturner.com
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Family_of: Edith Phillips
Your_Name: Ann B. Imhoff
Date: 08-09-29
Condolence:
Ralph and family
So very sorry regarding your Mother. I went thru the same thing a little over a year ago and understand your saddness but please remember she is in a much better place and is at peace.
With love
Ann and family
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Family_of: Edith Phillips
Your_Name: Angie & Allen Scherf & Sons
Date: 08-09-29
Condolence:
Our thoughts & condolences to Ralph, Dale, Virgil, Joyce, Myrt, Dwight and their Families on behalf of the entire Featheringill Descendants of Marion & Clara Featheringill! Edith will surely be missed by everyone as she was one of the sweetest ladies in the world. I’m positive she is in Heaven now! You have our sympathy & love, Angie & Allen Scherf and Sons
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Family_of: Edith Phillips
Your_Name: TLC Home Health of Ohio, Inc.
Date: 08-09-30
Condolence:
To the family of Edith;
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sadness. You have our deepest sympathy. God Bless…
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Family_of: Edith Phillips
Your_Name: Linda ( Mosley) Shorter
Date: 08-10-01
Time: 07:03:29 -0400
Condolence:
Ralph and family
My deepest sympathy for you all at this very sad time. May God be will you all. Know that she is at peace now. Memories will always keep her alive to you. Losing a loving parent leaves such a void in your life. I lost my dad in May and not a day goes by that you don’t wish you could just talk to them one more time. Peace and Love to you all.
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Family_of: Edith Phillips
Your_Name: Jarrod Clabaugh
Date: 08-10-01
Time: 10:40:28 -0400
Condolence:
Dear Monica, Ralph and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this beloved woman. I know how much you loved all her, and I hope you find comfort in the fact that she is now at peace. If there is anything that I or the family can do, please don’t hesitate to ask. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you endure this terrible loss.
With affection,
Jarrod Clabaugh and the Studer-Clabaugh family
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Family_of: Edith Phillips
Your_Name: Margaret Eppard Kaatz
Date: 08-10-01
Condolence:
To Edith’s Family,
I knew “Aunt Edith” through her niece Marge Waterfield, and she always made me feel like one of the family. She was such a sweet lady and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed, but remembered. Prayers are with the family.
Marget & Bud Kaatz
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Family_of: Edith Phillips
Date: 08-10-02
Time: 06:57:49 -0400
Condolence:
Sorry for your loss of your Mother. We will keep you in our prayers.
Paul & Susan Athy
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Family_of: Edith Phillips
Date: 08-10-07
Time: 18:09:49 -0400
Condolence:
To the Phillips family,Sorry to here about your loss.Edith will be missed,she was a great neighbor.
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Family_of: Edith Phillips
Your_Name: Jo Ann Medley
Date: 08-10-20
Time: 20:57:40 -0400
Condolence:
Ralph, Dale, and Virgil,
Apologies… I only learned tonight about the loss of your mother. She had to be one of the sweetest women I can recall knowing in my childhood. Dad would drag all of us kids to every place possible so that he could hang out with his buddies. But when we knew it was YOUR home we were going to, every one of us was happy! An evening of Shorty’s stories and Edith’s homemade root beer and I was in heaven – absolute heaven. I am truly sorry to know she is gone. I am just so happy she graced my life.
With love,
~Jo Ann Medley