She was born in Savannah Georgia to the late Floyd S Martin and Irma Nell Coppedge. She lived briefly in Greensboro North Carolina and Valdosta Georgia before moving to Jacksonville as a teenager. She graduated from Robert E Lee High school and married shortly after. Carolyn later went on to earn her LPN from Florida state college of Jacksonville. (formerly known as Florida Junior college.) She worked for a Local surgeon for many years until she retired. She and Irving were long time members of Murray Hill United Methodist church. Carolyn enjoyed reading, cooking and baking in her spare time. She loved spending time with her family and watching Gator football.
Pre deceased By her Husband Irving E Phillips Jr and her Son Reverend Martin I Phillips (Susan)
Carolyn is survived by her children Pamela C Carter (Ed) and Jeffrey S Phillips Sr. (Kelly)
She had 8 Grandchildren Steven E Cogburn, John C Cogburn (Jennifer), Morgan P Smith (Nathan), Jeffrey S Phillips Jr, Brittany P Plummer (Ryan), Phillip W Carter, Taylor K Carter and Kimberly M Carter and she had 14 great grand children.
A graveside service for Carolyn will be held Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32205.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Phillips family.
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