Peggie Faye Phillips, age 70, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. She was in the first graduating class at Doyle High School. Peggie loved working with BBQ and that is what attracted Steve to her in the beginning. Laughing together, he would always say, she smelled like Buddy's BBQ, had an easy phone number to remember and an easy birthday, February 14th. She loved working with flowers and plants, growing up with green houses and gardens. Peggie will always be remembered for her excellent cooking.
She is preceded in death her parents; Ellis and Stella Spurgeon; son, Richard Julian Ensley; sister, Doris Spurgeon; daughter in-law, Misty Ensley and grandson, Cody Ensley.
Peggie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Steve Phillips; son and daughter in-law, Wesley J. Phillips and Stacey Phillips; sisters, Lois Ellis and Charlotte "Shorty" Franklin; sister- in law, Judy Faye Taylor; granddaughter, Brittney Nicole Finchum and grandson, Andrew Ensley.
The family will receive friends, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in the parlors of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, Tennessee, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Phillips family.
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