Pastor and Linda McDaniel and the Phillips family:  We are sorry to learn of the loss of your dear Thelma.  She touched the lives of many with her own.  Praying that comforting memories of your time with her will be with you in the days ahead.  Harry and Elaine Jarvis (Plano, TX)

I had the privilege of meeting Thelma when I started as a volunteer for the City of Arlington in 1987.  Thelma was such an inspiration!

May the Peace of Christ abide with The Phillips, McDaniel, Blackmon, Hill and extended families during this time of breavement.  

You will remain in our thoughts & prayers.

To our Pastor Paul A. McDaniel and Family:  We would like you to know that you have our sincere prayers in this time of loss.  Your wonderful sister is in the land of no more sickness, no more pain, no more sorrow, but she has risen to glory, and she has entered upon her new life in a heavenly land with God and Christ and the sanctified.
Chaplain Gary and Linda Bender

Paula, Paul, and Elaine,
I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing.  I remember her as a gentle, wise, and beautiful woman.  She was a wonderful role model. I pray that your faith in God will carry you through this sad time until you see her again in heaven.

Pastor & Linda McDaniel & Family,
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you during the loss of your sister.  Remember, God will never leave us comfortless. He will never forsake us.  Pastor James H. & Carol Cantrell

To Pastor & Linda McDaniel, the Phillips Family, Sister Rosa and extended family, we the Watkins, Remson, and family of Second Missionary Baptist Church of Chattanooga Tennessee lament with you on the Home Going of Sister Thelma. Pastor, You have often taught our Church family that "it is not my will but thy will be done", however, I will say that it is difficult for us to say so at a time like the present moment.We love You and Minister Linda, the Phillips, and McDaniel Family for what you have done for our church Family and the city of Chattanooga TN. We pray for the increase of Faith that is needed at this Hour. We pray for GOD healing touch to mend your broken heart and that we all will have the Strenght to face death as Sister Thelma have done and declare Victory. 'O death where is thy Sting. May Bless You and your family

Since I do not you, Thelma's family, I was unable to express my sadness at her passing to any of you at the Visitation this evening. I knew Thelma at the Arlington Public Library where I served on the Library Board for 13 years and in the Texas Library Association where my mother was the Executive Director for 30 years. Thelma was certainly "one of a kind" and she will be missed by all of us who knew her.  Linda H. Claytor, Arlington

To Pastor Paul A. McDaniel, I am Praying for you and your family in loss of sister. Prayers and Blessings!
Sis. Palmetto Hall (Chattanooga,TN)

I didn't have the priviledge of knowing Mrs. Phillips.However, I know her granddaughter, Shannan who is a wonderful lady. May God bless her family at this time of sorrow.

To the Phillips and McDaniel  Families;  Just as Sister Thelma has transitioned to a better place, we pray that you will move to a place of peace and contentment in the beautiful memories you have.  Remember "When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up." ~Psalm 27:10

The Computer Ministry

Pastor & Linda McDaniel, the Phillips Family, Sister Rosa and extended family;  We were saddended to hear of Sister Thelma's passing.  She leaves a tender void, yet also leaves a beautiful legacy.  May your memories, your faith, family and friends keep and sustain you now and in the days ahead.  You remain in our thoughts and prayers. 
Peace, blessings and love,
Lynette, Sonya, Lynelle, Arrel and Kyera

To my friend Paul, my prayers and thoughts are with you on the loss of your sister.
Jimmy Hudson, Chattanooga

Elaine,we love you and If there is anything that you need call me.

Pastor Paul A. McDaniel and Family:  May God continue to bless and strengthen you during your time of bereavement.  May you feel God's comforting hands around you now and always.    Prayerfully, Valerie A. Jennings and Family (Chattanooga, TN)

To Pastor McDaniel and Family.  Please accept out deepest condolences on the loss of your sister.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Paula, Cleon, Taryn, Cleon, Jr., Veronica, and Olivia Coleman.

To Rev. Paul A. McDaniel and the McDaniel and Phillips family with deep sympathy we convey our condolences to you. We pray that the Lord will send the Comforter to be with you and guide you through your grief.

Paula, Elaine, Paul, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Seeing her picture in our local paper brought back wonderful memories, not only of your mother but of your father and the three of you.  Please know that I am thinking of you.  May God hold you in His arms and comfort you with His love.

To the Phillips, McDaniel and extended family members our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Sometimes words are little comfort for the lose of a deeply loved person in any family, but remember God is still smiling upon you and his blessing never stop. May he keep and bless you now and always.

To Paster Paul McDaniel and family,May God continue to bless, strengthen and keep you all during the loss of your sister. To be absent from body is to be present with the Lord. You all have my Condolences and  I will keep you all in prayer.

With Sympathy and love to Pastor McDaniel and family.  Your loved one has passed from this earth, but not from our hearts and minds.  My Prayers are with you.

Pastor McDaniel and Family:  My prayers are with you and your family now and in the days to come.

Pastor MCDaniel and family, Our deepest sympathy to you in the the lost of your sister and loved one. Precious Memories How They Linger. Thank God for the memories and the time you shared with Mrs. Thelma Phillips.
The Bush, Quarles and Porter families

Sweet memories shall fill your hearts and minds till you see her again.  Pastor McDaniel and family, we send our deepest sympathy.  May God continue to keep you and your family in His embrace of love and comfort.  W. Pearl Farmer, Tongeia, Chris, and Courtney.
Second MB Church family

To Pastor McDaniel, the McDaniel, Phillips family our prayers are with you all through these trying days " draw near to God" and he promised to draw near to you. Doris and Richard Ervin---Second Missionary Baptist Church, Chattanooga.

Rev. McDaniel and Family, we extend to you all, our most heartfelt condolences in the loss of your loved one. May the precious and sweet memories of Mrs. Thelma remain within your hearts and minds forever more. Continue to lean on the Lord and he will provide all your needs in this time of grief and sorrow. We will continue to pray for you and your family. May God be with you all, now and forever.

To the Phillips family,
   My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.  Your mother was a beacon of light.  She truly adhered to the principles of the Bible,as in Gal 5:14 "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."  She was the essence of love and devotion.  I grew up accross the street from the Phillips, we were neighbors for over thirty years.  Both my mother and father loved Mrs. Phillips very much, and considered her a member of our family.  Her presence in our lives will truly be missed.

To the Phillips family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficul time.  Your mother was beacon of light.  She truly adhered to the principles of the bible, as in Gal 5:14 "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."  She was the essence of love and devotion.  My mother and father, John and Ethell McGill, considered her a member of our family.  Her presence in our lives will truly be missed.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

It was my great pleasure to have worked with Thelma when she was a librarian in Fredericksburg and Arlington and in various activities in the Texas Library Association.  Thelma was a wonderful library leader who cared passionately about quality service.  Her contribution to libraries and library services was significant and memorable.

Our prayers are with you Pastor McDaniel on the loss of your sister, Thelma M. Phillips

Thelma was a cherished friend and colleague.  We had such fun at TLA conferences and other area meetings.  I admired Thelma and am honored to have been among her host of friends.  Prayers and blessings.

To Pastor McDaniel,Sis. Rosa Hill and Family. At this difficult time, allow memories of your loved one, Sis. Thelma warm your heart, lean on the support of family, friends & Second Missionary Baptist Church and know you are cared about very much.  Mrs. Thelma was such a beautiful & loving person.
Blessings, Carolyn Alford & Family

Elaine you are in my thoughts at the passing of your dear sweet mother. She was always so lovely and a wonderful lady. I was honored to have known her. She touched the lives of so many.

OBITUARY

Thelma M. Phillips

March 27, 1924 – March 18, 2010

Laurel Land – Rose Hill Memorial Park and Funeral Home

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