Mary Jo Phillips, age 85 of Wartburg, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

She was born and raised in Beech Fork and lived her whole life in this area. Mary belonged to Rock Hill Baptist Church of New River. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents Ethel and Nellie Phillips; husband Earl Phillips; son Bruce Phillips; 3 infant children; grandsons Eric Phillips and Wayne Phillips; and daughter-in-law Sherry Phillips.

Mary is survived by her children Ricky Phillips and wife Christine of Wartburg, Gary Phillips and wife Barbara of New River, Cindy Braden, and Earl Phillips and wife Teresa of Oliver Springs; sister Evelyn Guy and husband Joe of Knoxville; also, by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Premier Sharp Funeral Home on Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM with Pastor Gary Armes officiating.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 12:30 PM at Patterson Cemetery in New River.