Thelma Louise Phillips

She was born in French Lick, Indiana February 25, 1923, the daughter of Mally and Myrtle Simmons Holland. She married Joseph J. Phillips in Loogootee, Indiana May 26, 1945; he preceded her in death September 22, 1987.

During WWII Mrs. Phillips worked a Crane Naval Depot folding parachutes. She attended the Wesleyan Church, liked to read and made beautiful dolls.

She is survived by son, Larry W. (Karen) Phillips of Elizabethtown, IN; daughters, Anita R. (Donald) Nugent of Columbus, Carol S. (Rick) Wade of Scipio, Cathy J. (Tom) Bryant of Columbus and Connie L. Flores of Columbus; brothers, Jim (Rhea) Holland and Donald (Pat) Holland both of Washington, IN; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Howard and John Holland.

Funeral 1:00 p.m. Monday Myers~Reed Chapel on 25th Street with Rev. Wesley Jones officiating. Burial will be in Garland Brook Cemetery. Calling 1~5 p.m. Sunday and from Noon to service time Monday. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-reed.com.

Memorials may be made to donor’s favorite charity.