Mrs. Eleanor JO Edwards Phillips

Eleanor Jo Phillips, age 79 years of Enon, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Day Springs Care Center. She was born April 21, 1931 in Hamlin, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Homer and Oda (Miller) Edwards. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Fairborn, Ohio, since 1957. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Francis Phillips, her son, Robin Scott Phillips, her parents, brothers Bill and James Edwards, sisters Irene (Brock), Pearl (Gill) and Mabel (Coffman), and Pauline (Johnson).

Surviving are her sons Rodney Phillips of Fairborn, Ohio and Randy (Cindy) Phillips of Great Falls, Virginia; her brother and sister-in-law Elmer and Pauline Edwards of Hamlin, West Virginia; grandchildren Adam (Sarah) Phillips of Baltimore, Maryland and Lauren Phillips of Chicago, Illinois; and her brother-in-law Jack Phillips, sisters-in-laws Barbara Vaughn, Joan Williams and Patricia Phillips and many nieces and nephews.

Eleanor was an inspiration to her family and friends, and her cheerful “West Virginia” spirit as she battled cancer will resonate for eternity. Her favorite hymns were “Because He Lives” (I can face tomorrow) and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee”. She is facing tomorrow and eternity, and walking with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, Joe, her parents, son and predeceased family and friends and looking forward to welcoming her family home someday.

Family and friends may call at the Burcham Funeral Home, 119 E. Main Street, Fairborn Friday, July 9, from 6 to 8 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 10 at 11 AM with Pastor Ron Plemons, Pastor David Rakes and Pastor Steve Stiglich officiating at the First Baptist Church, 1167 Highview Drive, Fairborn, Ohio where she will lie in state one hour before service. Internment will follow immediately at Enon Cemetery. The family requests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society Ohio Division, Inc., Southwest Region, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.BurchamFuneralHome.com.