Katie Griffin Phillips

She was a devoted mother to her six children and taught them about Jesus Christ and the benefits of sacrifice in serving others. She found great joy in the various roles of church service throughout her life, including that of pastor’s secretary. “Ms. Katie,” as she was called by those who knew and loved her, also enjoyed her later years as class president of the Truthseekers class at Pinelake Church. She loved gardening as well as baking and shared the fruits of both with neighbors and friends. She will be remembered for her steadfast faith in the Lord, her love for her family, her perseverance through hard times, and her joy in service to others. To God be the glory for a life well lived.

Survivors include her brother, Robert Griffin, Flowood, MS (formerly of Baton Rouge, LA), and five of her children, Carlos (Bibb) Ingram, son, Rayville, LA, Theresa (Richard) Harris, daughter, Bella Vista, AR, Kathy (Warren) Meyer, daughter, Sarcoxie, MO, Richard (Susan) Ingram, son, Brandon, MS, Sherrell (Gary) Hallquist, daughter, Cary, NC, Hessie Ingram, daughter in law, Flowood, MS, Jimmy (Frances) Phillips, step son, Brookhaven, MS, Heather (Sam) Silverii, step granddaughter, Flowood, MS. Other survivors include 14 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Ms. Phillips was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Ingram, Jackson, MS and two husbands, Everett Dewitt Ingram and James E. Phillips.

A special thanks to Wanda Willis who cared for our mother as though she were her very own for almost 2 years. And to Gloria Smith who was our joyful weekend caregiver.

A visitation for Katie will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Lakewood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, Mississippi 39209, followed by a celebration of life at 11:00 AM. Katie will be laid to rest in Lakewood Memorial Park.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakewoodfuneraljackson.com for the Phillips family.