Pearl Phillips, age 82, of Clinton, went to be with the lord on September 7, 2024, at Methodist Medical Center. She was born on August 17, 1941, in Stainsville, Tennessee to the late Carlie and Lucy Patterson Phillips. Pearl was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church. She loved gardening, sewing, watching soap operas, and watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas during the Christmas holiday. Pearl traveled to 48 states with her daughter and grandkids. Pearl’s mother became ill when Pearl was 13 years old and she took care of her three younger siblings and her dad. She always loved taking care of her family. She loved her kids and her great-grandkids.
She is preceded in death by her Husband Elmer Phillips, Son Roger Phillips, parents Carlie and Lucy Patterson Phillips, Brothers Earl, Burl, and Arvil Phillips, Sister Helen Tucker, Brother in laws Raymond Phillips, Billy Ray Phillips, Coye Phillips, Lester Phillips, J.L. Tucker, Sister in law Stella, Clara Lee Phillips, Special sister in laws Betty Phillips and Mary Jo Phillips. Pearl is survived by:
Daughters Linda & Dewayne Phillips
Karen & Elmer Dupes
Special Grandson Andrew “Drew” Phillips
Brothers Murl Phillips
Grandchildren Ashley Long, Dylan Phillips, Misty Phillips, and Kaylee Frazier
Great Grandchildren Keely Long, Sydney Long, Colton Long, Waylon Frazier, Lily Griffin, & Wayne Frazier
Special Sisters in law Mary Bunch, Bertha Phillips
Special Nieces Kristy Mashburn, Michelle White
Visitation: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, September 11, 2024, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Rocky Top, Tennessee.
Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, September 11, 2024, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Rocky Top, Tennessee.
Interment: Family and friends will meet at 2:00 PM, September 12, 2024, at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton, Tennessee.
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