Mary Lou Atchley Parrott Phillips, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020. She was a member of Meridian Baptist Church and a 1955 graduate of Young High School; living most of her life in the South Knoxville area. She was employed in the automotive and banking industries and owned her own leather/western store. Upon retirement, she enjoyed traveling to Canada, Hawaii, Florida and Las Vegas. Mary Lou enjoyed square dancing, singing in the church choir, crocheting, and animals. She was a huge University of Tennessee Vols fan. Mary Lou was preceded in death by parents Carl H. and Estilena Atchley; husband, Ray Phillips and daughter, Teresa Diane Parrott. She is survived by her cousin Helen Jo Edmonson, several step-children and long-time friends Dorsey Woliver, Doug and Lu Smith. Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens 1 PM, Friday, December 11, 2020 for graveside services. Rev. Dana Fachman officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Meridian Baptist Church, 6513 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 or Young-Williams Animal Shelter, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Friends may call at their convenience to sign guest register or online condolences may be made at www.berryfuneralhome.com
