of Jasper, AR
June 17, 1939 - February 22, 2017
Cecile Phillips, beloved wife and mother, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Abby A. Phillips, of 63 years; and three daughters, Belinda (Larry) Robertson of Quitman, Arkansas, Cheri Keef-Sayers of Holdenville, Oklahoma, and Margaret-Ann Phillips of Jasper, Arkansas; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Cecile was preceded in death by her son, David Phillips, of Jasper; parents, Gleeta Pickerel and Myrtle Kimerling-Hade, both of Nebraska; step-father, Charles Hade, of Harrison, Arkansas; her brother, John Pickerel, of Nebraska; sisters, Grace (Bill) Pickerel-Chaney of California and Virginia (Donald) Pickerel-Hickox of Nebraska; and son-in-law, Dale Sayers of Oklahoma.
Cecile was born in Nebraska June 17, 1939, and moved to Arkansas as a young girl. She and Ab married in 1953 and resided in Jasper for most of their married life. She was proud to be a stay-at-home mother and wife. She volunteered at the Newton County Library for a short time in the 70's and worked as the bookkeeper for Ab's businesses. She was a member of the Mt. Sherman Assembly of God Church.
The funeral was Monday, February 27, 2017, at the Mt. Sherman Assembly of God Church in Mt. Sherman, Arkansas, with Rev. Raymond White officiating.
Pallbearers were Brian Robertson, Jacob Robertson, Matt Jones, Kevin Kronsagen, Bobby Flud and Henry Combs.
Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Durham, Jerry Keef, Lawson Beavers and Conley Cooper.
The family request that donations, in memory of Cecile Phillips, be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or to the Mt. Sherman Assembly of God Church building fund, Hwy. 74 West, Mt. Sherman, Arkansas, 72641
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8 Condolence(s)
Donna Cox
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Bruce and I are sending our most heartfelt sympathy. We will miss my Aunt Cecile very much.
We wish nothing but the Lords arms around Uncle Abby and the whole extended family.
She was a woman that had many talents and loved everyone in her family and circle of friends.
You are free of pain now and enjoying your family in heaven.
Till we meet again. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Linda and Gary Griffith
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Thinking of you!
Rebeka Cook and Ezra Egan
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Randall & Virginia Laverty
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Deeply saddened by the loss that your family is going through. Our sincerest sympathy for all of the Family.
Peace & Prayers
Merle & Kathy Houston
Saturday, February 25, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss. Cecile was a great lady. May she rest In peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Carla Thomlinson
Saturday, February 25, 2017
I'm sorry for the families loss. What a sweet person Cecil was.
Donna & Bruce Cox
Saturday, February 25, 2017
We send our deepest sympathies to the entire family.
I will miss my Aunt Cecile so very much. She was there for me when my Mom passed, (her sister). I loved our phone calls and talking by text in the middle of the night. Now I will talk to her in heaven along with my Mother and Dad.
May the family find some peace in the fact that she is pain free and will walk with everyone of us as we grieve for her voice and her touch.
May the Lord bless and keep us strong till we meet with her agin.
Love and God bless to the whole family.
John & Janice Clark
Friday, February 24, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all at this time of grief. She will be missed by all. God Bless