Mary L. Phillips, 57, of Hamden, departed this life December 22, 2011.
Born in Edgecombe County, NC, November 10, 1954, she was the daughter of Susie Phillips and the late James Phillips, Sr.
Ms. Phillips was employed at Francis Walsh Intermediate School as a Paraprofessional and was a member of Rehoboth Temple Church where she served as an Evangelist.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a brother, Elder James Phillips, Jr.; sisters, Pastor Bettie Phillips and Amy Phillips; nieces and nephews, Kim McDonald, Glenn Morrison, Jamie Joy Phillips, Malcolm Slater and Naydine Morrison; an aunt, Geneva Pittman; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by a sister, Debbie Phillips; maternal grandmother, Easter Downing; and paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Amy Phillips.
A celebration of Ms. Phillips' life will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. at Greater Mt. Carmel Church, 399 Goodrich Street, Hamden. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
