LAVONIA FRANCIS "BONNIE" PHILLIPS,
86, of Cass City, died following a long illness, Sunday, January 13, 2013 in her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born March 5, 1926 in Harriman, TN to Oscar and Lilly (Edwards) Morris. She married James Martin Phillips September 27, 1941 in Rome, GA.
Bonnie and James moved to Michigan after he returned from serving in the military during World War II. They found jobs and settled in Rochester. Bonnie worked for ITT Higbie retiring after over 27 years. After retirement Bonnie focused on her position as housewife, mother and grandma. She was an excellent cook and fixed Sunday dinners for many years for her family to share. At one time Bonnie and James enjoyed bowling and were members of bowling leagues in the Rochester area. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cass City.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, James; children: James Christopher (Jeannine) Phillips of Troy, Lyn (Don) Moonen of Rochester Hills, Martin Stephen (Alixann) Phillips of Franklin, Ohio; grandchildren: Kenneth Scott (Donna) Richardson II, Jaime (John) Martin, Aimee (Vance) Reisig, Marty Phillips, Amanda Phillips, Jordan Phillips, Shelby Phillips, Kate Phillips, Jenna Phillips; great grandchildren: Lauren and Elizabeth; sister, Helen (Thomas) Baut of Mayville; brother, Jim (Helen) Morris of Romeo; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by brothers: Clarence Morris and Thomas Morris; sister, Joyce Morgan.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in First Baptist Church of Cass City with Rev. David Hill officiating. Interment will be in Mount Avon Cemetery, Rochester Thursday, January 17 at 12 noon. Pallbearers for Mrs. Phillips: Ken Richardson, Steve Phillips, Chris Phillips, Tom Baut, Jordan Phillips, Elwyn Helwig and Dan Morgan. Memorials may be made to Home and Hospice Advantage. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in First Baptist Church of Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
86, of Cass City, died following a long illness, Sunday, January 13, 2013 in her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born March 5, 1926 in Harriman, TN to Oscar and Lilly (Edwards) Morris. She married James Martin Phillips September 27, 1941 in Rome, GA.
Bonnie and James moved to Michigan after he returned from serving in the military during World War II. They found jobs and settled in Rochester. Bonnie worked for ITT Higbie retiring after over 27 years. After retirement Bonnie focused on her position as housewife, mother and grandma. She was an excellent cook and fixed Sunday dinners for many years for her family to share. At one time Bonnie and James enjoyed bowling and were members of bowling leagues in the Rochester area. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cass City.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, James; children: James Christopher (Jeannine) Phillips of Troy, Lyn (Don) Moonen of Rochester Hills, Martin Stephen (Alixann) Phillips of Franklin, Ohio; grandchildren: Kenneth Scott (Donna) Richardson II, Jaime (John) Martin, Aimee (Vance) Reisig, Marty Phillips, Amanda Phillips, Jordan Phillips, Shelby Phillips, Kate Phillips, Jenna Phillips; great grandchildren: Lauren and Elizabeth; sister, Helen (Thomas) Baut of Mayville; brother, Jim (Helen) Morris of Romeo; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by brothers: Clarence Morris and Thomas Morris; sister, Joyce Morgan.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in First Baptist Church of Cass City with Rev. David Hill officiating. Interment will be in Mount Avon Cemetery, Rochester Thursday, January 17 at 12 noon. Pallbearers for Mrs. Phillips: Ken Richardson, Steve Phillips, Chris Phillips, Tom Baut, Jordan Phillips, Elwyn Helwig and Dan Morgan. Memorials may be made to Home and Hospice Advantage. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in First Baptist Church of Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
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