Ann Carey Phillips

Ann was born on April 9, 1918, in McGregor, Texas. She was the daughter of William V. and Attie Mae (Holliday) Hanover. She graduated from Texas State College for Women (now Texas Woman’s University) in 1938 with a degree in Physical Education. After graduation Ann taught school in Fort Worth and Dallas for a few years.

Ann married Wylie R. Phillips on November 23, 1941, two weeks before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Following WW II where Wylie served in the Navy, she was a home maker and an active volunteer for several charities. They had been married for 62 years when Wylie passed in 2003.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wylie Sr., brother William V. Hanover Jr., sister Margaret Smith, and great-grandson Jacob Phillips.

Ann is survived by son Wylie Phillips, Jr. and wife Dasha, son Thomas Phillips and wife Susan, and daughter Peggy Slate and husband Larry. Grand children are Nancy Phillips, Kelly Weisser, Carrie Lynch, Andrew Phillips, Rebecca Ne, and William Phillips. Also survived by great-grandchildren Brianna Lynch, Thomas Ne, Scarlett Ne, Kyra Weisser, and Kieran Phillips.

Ann was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church in Houston, the P.E.O. Sorority, and the DAR. She and Wylie were previously active members of North Gate Country Club.

Ann was an active and outgoing individual who enjoyed camping, golf, square dancing, bridge, traveling to many different parts of the world, and her family. Her husband Wylie was employed by Gulf Oil Corporation and they lived in various parts of Texas and Oklahoma.

Ann was very proud of her American heritage which traces back to before the American Revolution. Also, Ann’s ancestors were among the earliest settlers in Texas who participated in Texas’ independence, surveyed towns, and built schools. Two ancestors served in the Republic of Texas Legislature in 1842 during Sam Houston’s second presidency.

Ann was a gracious lady who had many friends from all walks of life. She will be greatly missed.

A service is planned for Friday, October 5th at 10:30 AM at John Wesley United Methodist Church.