Mary Reba Phillips

April 23, 1933 - January 31, 2021

Mary Reba Phillips, 87, entered into the loving arms of Jesus during the morning hours of Sunday (January 31, 2021) at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on April 23, 1933 to the late Roy & Sallie (Williams) Grindstaff. Reba was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with her family and friends. Reba was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend; she will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Reba was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Robert Devon Phillips; son, Dennis Phillips; brother, Dewey; and two sisters, Grace and Linda Sue. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Larry Phillips & wife Andrea and Mike Phillips & wife Robin; two daughters, Teresa Anderson & husband Tim and Debbie Carrier & husband Ron; sister, Minnie Harlow; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; special friend, Cindy McCray; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Reba will be entombed at Mountain View Cemetery on Wednesday (February 3, 2021) with Pastor Jeff Carico officiating. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff Caris Hospice for all the kind and compassionate care that was both given and shown to Reba during her time of need.