Mrs. Jo Phillips

Memorial services for Mrs. Jo Burnaman Phillips, 89, of Henderson will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home with Bob Payne and David Chenault officiating, under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service, with a reception at the funeral home. Nana, as she was lovingly known by her family, passed away peacefully, October 5, 2015 at Marian Place Assisted Living, in Carthage, TX, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Nacogdoches, TX on January 20, 1926 to Lillie and Phillip Burnaman. She graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1944, and soon after moved to Henderson, and worked at Montgomery Ward. She met the love of her life, Dr. Hugh M. Phillips, a few years after her move here. They were married at her family home on July 17, 1949, and had celebrated almost 64 years together, before his death in 2013. Together they raised two daughters, and she helped him to establish Phillips Animal Clinic; using her accounting and bookkeeping skills from home. She loved her friends and family. Cooking for them was one of her favorite things to do. Having her grandchildren spend time with her was the delight of her life. They always knew they were welcome and wanted at Nana and Papa's house! She also loved to work in her yard, and keep the flowers blooming. She was a longtime member of South Main Church of Christ in Henderson, TX. She loved to prepare food to take with her, as she and her late husband faithfully visited with their friends and family from church and the community who were in hospitals, nursing homes, or homebound. She was also a longtime member of Henderson Women's Forum, and enjoyed attending all of their meetings, as long as her health allowed. In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Hugh M. Phillips, and her daughter Sarah Anne Phillips Cobb. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Dr. John S. Taylor, son-in-law Brian L. Cobb and wife Sheila, and four grandchildren that were the light of her life; Blake Taylor and wife Emily, Stephanie Cobb Langwell and husband Matt, Adam Taylor, and Elizabeth Cobb. She was also blessed with two great-granddaughters; Zara Elizabeth Langwell and Scarlett Bliss Taylor. The family extends our heartfelt gratitude for all the loving care she has received in the last few years. Brookdale of Henderson was her residence for over a year and a half, and she loved the devoted and loving employees there. Her longtime personal physician Dr. U.S. Walgama, and Dr. Roger Sessions, and the nurses and staff of ETMC Henderson provided her with great care. Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehabilitation Center staff also took very good care of her, along with special caregivers Linda Jordan, Lois Windom, Shannon Brantley, Mary Johnson, and Connie Caraway. Her last few months were full of exceptional care from Judy Stallone, RN and her loving staff at Marian Place in Carthage, TX. Their dignity and respect will never be forgotten. A very special thanks also to Dr. Gerald Akpassa, of ETMC Carthage, for his wonderful care and compassion in her last days. Pallbearers will be Dr. John S. Taylor, Brian L. Cobb, Blake Taylor, Adam Taylor, Matt Langwell, and Dr. Phil Woodall. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Marian Place Assisted Living, 1690 NE Loop 59, Carthage, TX 75633, HeartsWay Hospice, PO Box 5608, Longview, TX 75608, South Main Church of Christ, 402 S. Main, Henderson, TX 75654, or the charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mrs. Jo Phillips

January 20, 1926 - October 5, 2015