of Conway, AR
October 1, 1925 - November 1, 2017
Mary Jo Phillips, age 92 of Conway, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 at Salem Place in Conway. She was born in the Duff Community of Searcy County, Arkansas on October 1st, 1925 to John Montgomery Mays and Cora Holder Mays.
Mary Jo was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marshall, Arkansas. She spent her working years in the retail industry. Mary Jo was a fabulous babysitter and was lovingly known as ''Jo Jo'' to the children she cared for. When her husband Blane was living, Mary Jo enjoyed taking trips to Tunica. She loved being outdoors and working with her flowers. Mary Jo had an infectious laugh that will be remembered and missed by loved ones and friends.
Survivors include one daughter, Fran Boone and husband Tim of Maumelle; one granddaughter, Molly Boone, also of Maumelle; and many nieces, nephews and other family who will also mourn her passing.
Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Blane Phillips who passed away in 2000; and thirteen siblings, Lillian Mays Lay, Walsie Mays Johnson, Euna Mays McKinney, Nellie Mays Stills, Ruben Mays, Emmaline Mays Keeling, Edna Mays McSherry, Claude Myatt, Verl Myatt, Hazel Myatt Moore, Johnie Mays Firestone, Fred Mays and Bonnie Lou Mays Barnes.
Arrangements are by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Graveside services for Mary Jo will be 1:00 PM Friday, November 3rd, 2017 at Marshall Memorial Gardens with Bro. Eddie Ragsdale and Dr. Woodrow Cummins officiating.
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Greg Woods
Monday, November 27, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
DW
Friday, November 3, 2017
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we get from God.
Laura B England
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Dearest Cora and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you say goodbye to
dear Aunt Mary Jo. She was so much fun and a joy to all who
knew her. I loved her dearly.
I am out of state on vacation so I will miss being with you all. God Bless and comfort you.
Sincerely , Laura Beth Englsnd
Leslee Falls
Thursday, November 2, 2017
I am so sad to learn Mary Jo has passed. She was so kind, and so much fun. I always remember her smiling and cheerful. She loved you so much, Fran. I trust she is reunited with family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dee Holder
Thursday, November 2, 2017
So sorry to hear about your loss. She was a special woman.. love you and the family. Prayers and thoughts are with each of you.