Lila was a dedicated wife, mother to four boys, grandmother, and great grandmother, and was a faithful member of LaBelle Haven Baptist Church for more than 58 years. She founded The Woman’s Touch residential cleaning service, which she owned and managed for over a decade. She worked at The Racquet Club of Memphis as the executive housekeeper for many years until her retirement. She loved sculpting with clay and made busts of her grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed decorating, arts and crafts, and taking care of her dog, Inky.
Lila is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Walter Thomas Phillips, her son, Corey Blair Phillips (Tammy), her brother, Earl Netcher, her daughter-in-law, Linda Phillips, and her nephew, Jonathan Netcher.
Lila is survived by three sons, Thomas Lee Phillips (Lisa), Earl Lawrence “Larry” Phillips, Russell Scott Phillips; grandchildren, Christopher “Miles” Phillips (Felicia), Rachel Phillips, Emily Phillips Davis (Tyler), Wesley Phillips, Sarah Phillips, Walter Phillips, Kaitlyn Phillips, Carter Phillips, and Elizabeth Blair Phillips; great grandchildren, Emery Phillips, Cohen Phillips, Bristol Phillips, and Evie Bolick.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119.
The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for their gentle and compassionate care during this time as well as Apple Grove assisted living community for the staff’s love and attention during her stay there.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
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