Jennifer Eve Phillips

Sunset: February 27, 2014

Jennifer Eve Phillips was born on June 29, 1959 in Columbia, South Carolina to Mary Helen Cushman who preceded her in death in 1971. She was educated in South Carolina and later received her Associates Degree at Florida State College and her Bachelors degree at Edward Waters College. She began her teaching career in the Duval County Public School System where she taught math for over 16 years. She was a passionate, devoted teacher who loved working with children. She lived her life doing what she enjoyed and that was educating children and nurturing them.

She leaves to cherish her memories devoted husband of 22 years, Patrick David Phillips. Eight Children, Christina Phillips-Addison (Walter), Jason Chase, Terry Chase, Kristina Phillips, Danielle Phillips, Patrick Phillips, Jr., James Phillips and Amanda Phillips who preceded her in death on August 13, 2001. A host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She also leaves a loving mother - in -law fondly known as MIL and a very close friend Daisy Hardy.

Don't Cry For Me Today

Don't Cry for me today

I wouldn't want it this way

Be strong and Smile

For you will see me in a while

I know you miss me, but now in Heaven

I will be. Do not keep a sad face,

I am in a much better place. Do not

let your teas fall, for I cannot wipe them all.

Yes, my life wasn't long, but I am begging you

To be strong. Live every moment as if it were

Your last, I won't forget and memories that

Have Passed. Cherish life and love as I watch

you from above.

As I remember all of the good things, I come

To see I have gotten my wings. It is time

To go and fly, as your guardian angel I will

Try. Don't cry for me today, I'm on my way.

Soaring through the sky. I'll watch all of you

Telling me goodbye.

Don't Cry for me, because I am now free.

Arrangements under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville, FL.