Geraldine Phillips

was born August 26th, 1932 in Belleville, Illinois.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Nola (Toliver) Morrison, husband

of 58 years, Robert W. Phillips, daughter, Judy Beussink, sisters, Rosemary Bosick and

Juanita Grimmer, brothers, Sam Morrison and Al Morrison.

Geraldine is survived by a son Larry (Kathy) Phillips of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters

Beverly (Steve) Meister of Belleville, Illinois, and Cindy (Jeff) Hettenhausen of

Columbia Illinois; She is further survived by son in law, Ed Beussink, grandchildren,

Holly and Thomas Phillips, Philip (Stacy) Meister, Matt (Kara) Meister, Amy (Matt)

Heet, Brett and Joe Buessink, Jacob, Cade and James Hettenhausen, great-grandchildren, Sabrina, Jeremy, Henry, Charlotte, Thomas Meister, Lilly and Jack Heet,

two sisters; Betty Voss and Patty (Ed) Kraft, and brother, Bob Morrison, as well as many

nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Gerry was a retired teacher's aide who worked with special needs children. She was an

avid antique and doll collector who enjoyed setting up at the flea market and working in

her booth at the antique mall. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and

friends. Gerry's kindness and generosity truly made this world a better place.

A private visitation for family will be Thursday July 21st, 2022 from 10:00 am to 12:00

pm at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.

A private family funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm, Thursday, July 21st, 2022 at

Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois, with Rev. Monsignor

William McGhee officiating.

Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Belleville, Illinois.

Memorials may be made to Harmony West End Summer Camp.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ValhallaGardensandFuneralHome.com for the Phillips family.