MARY AMELIA PHILLIPS's Obituary
Mary Amelia Phillips, age 76, of Seaford, DE went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2014, with her family at her side. Mary was born in Pittsville, MD on February 23, 1938 to the late Preston John Walter Smith and Wilsie F. Layton Smith. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by three siblings, Jimmy Smith, Ethel Lathbury and John Smith. Mary was a member of Oak Orchard Community Church. She loved reading, playing Yahtzee, going to yard sales, and camping. She was a kind, strong woman who was deeply devoted to her family and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Albert V. Phillips, Sr. of Seaford, DE; six children, Florence Ellen Smith and her husband Bruce of Millsboro; Mary F. Wallace of Millsboro; Albert V. Phillips, Jr. and his wife Tammy of Dagsboro; Beverly Wells and her husband Ben of Seaford; Thomas Phillips of Seaford and Anna Rossington and her husband Mark of Gainsboro, TN; a sister, Phyllis Bare and her husband Jack; a brother, David Smith and his wife Pat; 15 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews cousins, extended family and friends as well as her beloved canine friend ""Tater"". A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Oak Orchard Community Church, 32615 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call after 2:00 PM. Pastor Allen Miller will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Mary's memory to Oak Orchard Community Church, Scholarship Fund, 32615 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, DE 19966. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com
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