Mary Jane Phillips

The world lost a bright and beautiful soul when Mary Jane Phillips, 61, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Born on August 11, 1960, she was the daughter of Richard Clements and Joan Frushour. On September 22, 1979, she married the love of her life, Jeff Phillips.

Mary Jane was a 1979 graduate of Kokomo High School. Over the years, she had been employed with Dr. Tavel, 20/20 Vision, Checker Bloom Farm, Booster Club of Kokomo and most recently, the Taylor Township Trustee Office.

Her smile, along with her contagious laugh, could turn any bad day completely around. She had a heart full of unconditional love and compassion. She never closed the door on anyone and was always ready with hugs and words of kindness. She accepted everyone as they were with no judgment and knew no stranger.

She loved her family more than anything and would always go above and beyond to make every holiday or celebration extra special, as no detail was too small. She touched so many lives in so many ways and will be remembered for the amazing person she truly was.

Mary Jane is survived by her loving husband, Jeff Phillips; daughter, Kristen (Donald) Kerby; granddaughter, Emma Hodson; mother-in-law, Linda Clements; father-in-law, James Allman; siblings, Dave (Pam) Clements, Becky (Jon) Wicker; Mark Clements (Jennifer Rogers), and Rick Clements; sister-in-law, Jody Wallace (Steve Smith); brothers-in-law, John (Carla) Phillips, Jay Phillips (Donna Stribling); sister-in-law, Lyn (Phil) Burkle; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by daughter, Sara Phillips; her parents; mother-in-law, Norma Allman; and father and mother-in-law, John and Mary Phillips.

Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, with visitation from 2:00 p.m. until service, at Ellers Mortuary (Webster Street) in Kokomo.

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