Mrs. Phipps received her diploma from Gary High School in Gary, IN. She continued her education in the cosmetology field by becoming a master instructor of cosmetology. She loved teaching, instructing and guiding young lives to their fullest potential. Her love for cosmetology continued, as she and her husband built two beauty colleges.
Mrs. Phipps was a girl scout group leader teaching girls how to become successful ladies.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Billy H. Phipps, Sr.; parents, Byrd and Hazel Phillips; sisters, Linda and Georgia; and brothers, James and J.T.
Survivors include her children, William Phipps, Billy H. Phipps, Jr and Rick Phipps; grandchildren, Bradlee and Amber, Great Grandchildren, Breilla, Zoey, Carter, Nick and Olivia; sisters, Thelma Adair and Joyce Miles; and her brother, Dennis Phillips.
Family members will serve as pallbearers.
The family extends special thanks to Riverview Nurses; Dr. Narayan, Dr. Morgan and Dr. Graves.
Because of limitations and restrictions on the number of people who may attend services, the funeral service will be live streamed at 11 am on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Collier-Butler Funeral Home’s facebook page. Revs. Tommy Marshall and Dan Maddox will officiate. Burial will be at Crestwood Cemetery.
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