Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Phillips, known by some as “Minnie,” 101, of McMinnville died Thursday, April 9, at Raintree Manor Nursing Center. 

She was born in DeKalb County on March 24, 1919, was a homemaker, lived in Eagle Lake, Florida for around 30 years with her husband, participated locally with Silver Sneakers, and was a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Ethel DeLong Bain, husband William “Bill” Edgar Phillips, brother James Fred Bain, and sisters Vera Mai Adcock, Lou Holt, and Lola Bain. 

Survivors include several nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. 

A private graveside service and interment will be held for immediate family members. Bro. Jeff Owens will officiate. There will be no public visitation or service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 10, 2020