Barbara L. Phillips, 63, of Pleasant Plains, died at 1:58 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Barbara was born July 27, 1950 in Springfield, the daughter of Wendell and Thelma Douthit Smith. She married Joseph E. Phillips, Jr. on December 30, 1971 in Springfield. Barbara was a graduate of Southeast High School and retired in 2002 from the personnel department for the Illinois State Police after 30 years of service. She was a member of Westside Christian Church and enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, volunteering, collecting stamps, and was a big Elvis and John Wayne fan. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Steven Smith; and four sisters, Elaine Smith, June Powell, Tammy Scroggins, and Wanda Smith. She is survived by her husband, Joe Phillips of Pleasant Plains; two sons, including Matthew (wife, Elisabeth) Phillips of Pleasant Plains; four grandchildren, Kelsie, Dalton, Nolan, and Maya Phillips; siblings, Wendy (husband, Alan) Hutchinson and M. Jeannie Lehman, both of Springfield, Donna (husband, Gary) Dunbar of Chatham, Wayne (wife, Linda) Smith of Tullahoma, TN, Michael Smith and Philip Smith (companion, Sherri Judd), both of Springfield, and Steven (wife, Kim) Smith of Springfield; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Funeral Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Shipman officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Plains Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
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