Dorothy Margaret Phillips' Obituary
Dorothy Margaret Phillips, 95, of Alliance, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 5:10 p.m. at Alliance Community Hospital. She was born on February 14, 1912 in Buffalo, OH, and lived in Alliance all of her life. She was a graduate of Alliance High School. She was a member of the Science Hill United Church of Christ. Dorothy retired from Sears, where she was employed as a manager. Mrs. Phillips was a member of the AARP. And also enjoyed quilting, sewing and traveling. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Von Kanel of Alliance; a daughter-in-law, Shirley (Derry) Phillips of Hudson; five grandchildren, Mark (Judy) Phillips of Hudson, Dave (Sandi) Phillips of St. Mary s, GA, Cathy (Robin Czerny) Phillips of Falls Church, VA, Jim (Dianne Coler) Von Kanel of Alliance and Beth (Terry) Wayt of Alliance; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Phillips, Nathan Wayt and Megan Wayt; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Roy E. Phillips on November 26, 1986 whom she married on June 15, 1933; a son, Robert Phillips; her parents, Charles and May (Finley) Davis; two sisters, Mildred Wilkinson and Bea Rowe; and two brothers, Ernest Davis and Charles Davis. The family will receive friends at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Friday, January 25, 2008 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. with Sue DeHoff of First Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park.
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