Phyllis Marie Phillips
February 11, 2013
Phyllis M. (Adams) Phillips, 65, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at Taylor House Hospice. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with burial following at Elm Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Phyllis was born January 13, 1948 in Indianola to Gladys and Albert Rooney, Sr. She was a beautician for many years and worked at various places in Des Moines. Her greatest joy came from her family. When her children or grandchildren walked into the room, her face would light up with delight.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Rod Phillips; sons, Kevin (Cathy) Adams, Sohn (Gabe) Adams, Robert (Tina) Adams, Danny (Cindy) Adams, Adam (Kristin) Adams; twenty grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Sande) Rooney, Ronald (Judy) Rooney, Alan (Gayla) Rooney; step-children, Kathryn Braennen and Ben (Renee) Phillips; brother-in-law, Verle Friesner; father of her children, Dan Adams; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Albert Rooney, Jr.; and sister, Patricia Friesner.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
uncle Alan
02/14/2013
I will miss you forever sister! As I look at your sons and their children I know you will always live on through them. They are truly blessed to have had you for a mother and I for having you for a big sister. I love you always and forever. Alan
Kim Biery
02/13/2013
So sorry.My heart aches for all you boys,and all the family.Phyllis was blessed with five of the most wonderful sons and dauther in laws,and grandchildern,My heart goes out to all of you. She will be grately missed by all
dad
02/13/2013
So sorry.My heart aches for all you boys,and all the family.Phyllis was blessed with five of the most wonderful sons anddauther in laws,and grandchildern,and great.My heart goes out to all of you..I love you all . Dad
Cindy
02/13/2013
I love you so much mama...our life together has been full..Thank you so much for giving me my rock, my soul mate, my greatest love, I am so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful family..forever and always mama...
Joni Smith (Gyles)
02/12/2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends of Phyllis, I had the pleasure of knowing her, and what a wonderful woman she was..
May you rest in the arms of the Lord, and soar with the angels.
Peggy Maschke (Spray)
02/12/2013
You will be greatly missed by many people and will always be remembered for your humor and personality. I would also like to mention my mother (Karen Spray) sends her love and condolences also. May you now rest in peace.