of Ballwin, MO
December 27, 1919 - October 12, 2021
Mildred (Butler) Phillips, 101, of Ballwin, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in Canton, Georgia. She was born on December 27, 1919 in Roseville, Arkansas to her parents, Charley and Essie (Nichols) Butler.
Mildred was a homemaker, was always active in the Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James Baxter Phillips, Jr.; four brothers and one sister.
She is survived by one daughter, Jean Simpson and husband Fred of Miami, Florida; three sons, James Baxter Phillips III and wife Christy of Opelousa, Louisiana, Timothy Phillips and wife Misty of Cumming, Georgia and Robert Phillips and wife Kathy of Ballwin, Missouri; one brother, Bill Butler of McAllen, Texas; eight grandchildren, Michael, Deborah, Bogar, Sandy, Cara, Danielle, Nathan and Jordan and eleven great-grandchildren, Zachary, Greyson, Evan, Jenna, Hayden, Reagan, Campbell, Logan, Brooks, Wyatt and Millie.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at McVay Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Samaritan's Purse at https://sampur.se/3FWnvTY or click on the link to the left of the obituary.
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11 Condolence(s)
Linda Jones
Thursday, November 4, 2021
I signed your guest book at the Canton GA Funeral Home. I shared my thoughts and feelings about you. You always shined brightly with the light of our Lord and Savior. I will miss you and never forget your smile and the kindness you shared with me and others at First Baptist Church of Ellisville MO.
My deepest sympathy to all your family members.
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Dear Sweet Mildred.....
May you Rest In Peace....
Lovingly,
Linda
Jack & Arleen Jackson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Mildred that was my mother’s name also
Mildred you were always so active and so responsive and smart. You were able to use email.
Always able to give an encouraging word to others. Always loyal to coming to church at first Baptist Ellisville Missouri
Bob phillips
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Reflections of our family are priceless snd our hearts will always smile when we reflect on the memories of you
Bob and family
Jenny Reynolds
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
I had the honor of knowing Mrs Mildred while attending Ellisville Baptist Church, Ellisville, MO. She was precious in so many ways. Always smiling, kind and loving.
Jeanette Williams
Saturday, October 16, 2021
What a kind and sweet lady. Loved her smile and caring heart. May she Rest In Peace with our Lord.
Amanda
Friday, October 15, 2021
This beautiful lady simply radiated love. I will miss opening my mailbox to find her beautiful handwritten Christmas and birthday cards and an occasional beautiful handwritten letter. One of last most memorable letters she wrote of beautiful inspirational loving things, faith and the blessings her Lord and Savior has given to her, shared how fun she remembered it being to be a mother of young children but also added some humor to that as well as her decision she might not drive as much anymore because it was making others nervous when really she saw her driving as perfectly fine (at nearly 101!). Her beautiful smile and laughter I remember so well could literally be heard through the pages, and her quotes always were so much like my Mamaw Jo’s it would make me thrilled to read them over and over. I know she is singing praises and potentially having a good card game in Heaven with her siblings. By far she is one of the most beautiful, timeless, and ageless ladies God blessed me with. Welcome home Aunt Mimmie! You’re hard work for the King Kings and blessings you surrounded all of your family with will never be forgotten here on earth.
Michael and Suzanne Cason
Friday, October 15, 2021
Bob,
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of your sweet Mom. You and Kathy always took such loving care of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Mike and Suzanne
Bill Butler
Friday, October 15, 2021
Will miss our phone calls ,you will be greatly missed , as your brother i know you will now get together to all you loved. You know we loved you and will miss you much. The best to all your family
Mary Christianson
Thursday, October 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Hope lies in John 5:28,29
Thomas Grey
Thursday, October 14, 2021
What a precious lady! Loved her smile and the life in her eyes! 😎🥰
Fred Simpson
Thursday, October 14, 2021
77 days shy of her 102 nd birthday, she disproves the statement, “Only the good die young!â€