Florence Phillips

15 years ago

Phillips, Florence, 57, October 6, 2009.  Arrangements by Bailey Funeral Home, Vienna, IL.  Interment was held in the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery, Vienna, IL.
    VIENNA, IL – Florence Phillips, 57, passed away Tuesday evening, October 6, 2009, at 11:20 p.m. at her home near Vienna. Florence was born June 6, 1952, in Patten, Maine. She was the daughter of Melvin Porter Craig and Marjorie (Whitten) Craig.
    Florence was a graduate of Island Falls High School in Island Falls, Maine. Florence was united in marriage to George M. “Mickey” Phillips on September 17, 1971, in Anchorage, Alaska. She was employed as Administrator of the Johnson County General Assistance Office for 17 years. Florence, along with her husband, Mickey, own and operate River Valley Transport Co., a commercial trans-portation business. Florence oversaw the business operation of the company and in this capacity established a network of friends and contacts throughout the United States.
    Florence enjoyed watching her children participate in sporting events. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was always willing to help others and especially enjoyed helping the elderly. Florence was of the Christian faith.
    She is survived by her husband; son, Michael Phillips of Vienna, IL; daughter, Allison Qureshi, and her husband Naeem, of Marion, IL; two grandchildren, Zayn Qureshi and Maya Qureshi; brother, Willard Craig of Patten, ME; a special sister-in-law, Irene Craig Short of Patten, ME; dear lifelong friend, Gail Campbell of Island Falls, ME; special friends, Barb Warmack, Joyce Drew, Ruth Mathis, Mary Lou McKenzie, Mary Scarborough, and Nina Weston; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by grandson, Kamran Qureshi; sister, Eva Craig Bishop; four brothers, Jack, Beecher, Isaac & Melvin Craig.
    The family especially would like to thank the dedicated caregivers of Hospice of Southern Illinois for all their loving attention and service during Florence’s final days.
    Family and friends were invited to attend a Graveside Service celebrating the life of Florence Phillips on Friday, October 9, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery.  Brother Richard Bundren officiated. There was no public visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heather Harper Treat Memorial Cancer Fund, PO Box 98, Vienna, Illinois 62995 or to the Coach Kill Cancer Fund, ATTN: Paula Frisch, PO Box 3988, Carbondale, IL 62901. Arrangements by Bailey Funeral Home, Vienna, IL. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.baileyfh.com.