Gayle Phillips

Gayle was born to Truman and Annie Rich on May 7th, 1934 in Longview, Texas. As a child, she moved around a lot and visited many states with her family. She excelled in school, becoming salutatorian of her White Oak senior class of 1951.

Gayle met her husband, Fred Phillips, her senior year of High School. It was a match made in Heaven. He picked her up at a nearby gas station on their first date, and the rest is history. They married 2 years later on October 15th, 1953 right before Fred went to the Korean War.

In addition to being a loving wife, Gayle also loved being around her family, working in her flower beds, traveling around the world in their camper, and being very active in her church. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her.

Gayle joins her parents, Truman and Annie, her sisters, Mary and Trulene, her loving husband of 69 years, Fred, and her niece, Rosemary, in Heaven. She is survived by her niece and nephew, Diane and Bobby. Great nephew and nieces, Shon and wife, Jennifer, Scott, Dale, Lisa and D’Ann. Great-Great nieces and nephews, Lani, CJ, Makenzie, Jackson and Philip. She is also survived by so many friends she loved dearly.

Honorary pallbearers are Shon Barker, Makenzie Barker, Scott Barker, Hunter Walker and Dale Hively.

A time of visitation with her family will be held Monday, November 28, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Macedonia Baptist Church, 4656 Page Road, Longview, TX 75605, followed by a celebration of her life at 11:00 AM with Reverend John Wallingford officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gayle’s memory may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church “Building Fund” or to a charity of your choice.