Antwerp, Ohio
Evelyn J. Phillips, 87, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her home in Antwerp.
Born on December 25, 1931 in Paulding County, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Guy and Georgia (Poth) Gordon.
Evelyn was a 1949 graduate of Hicksville High School.
On December 31, 1950, she was united in marriage to Richard D. Phillips and he passed away in 1986.
Evelyn was a typesetter for the Hicksville News Tribune for 25 years.
She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Hicksville. She was also a member of the Hicksville Eagles Auxiliary. Evelyn loved to travel and spent her winters in Florida where she had many friends. She will be remembered for taking care of others, including several foster children but her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her life.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Kathy (Keith) Nern, Dean (Elaine) Phillips; grandchildren, Lucas, Jacob (Cassie) Carly (Jesse) Zeigler; great grandchildren, Nora, Georgia, Benjamin; and a brother, Richard M. (Janet) Gordon.
Per Evelyn’s wishes, graveside services will be private because Evelyn wants everyone to “Remember me on my feet”.
Memorials may be made to Crippled Children and Adults Society or CHP Hospice.
Online condolences may be shared at www.smithbrownfuneralhome.com.
