Ella Jean Phillips, age 77, died April 29, 2016. Loving daughter of the late Thomas & the late Stella Phillips. Dear sister of the late Janice Grimes and the late Joy (the late Charles) Detherage. Beloved aunt of the late Yvonne Carver, the late Ronita (Randy) Sturm, Michael (Kim) Grimes, the late Ricky Grimes, Mark (fiancé Veronica) Detherage, David (Debra) Detherage, and Stephen (Linda) Detherage. Also survived by many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews. Ella Jean retired from AT&T after many years of dedicated service and perfect attendance. Visitation Monday 10 am until time of funeral at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Interment at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan.