Ruth Phillips (12-22-22) no service date

Ruth Bernice Phillips, 93, of Savannah, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22. She was born on July 22, 1929, in Plantersville, Texas, the daughter of the late Martin and Annie Winkler Merdian.

On May 20, 1950, she was united in marriage to Daniel J. Phillips, who preceded his wife in death on March 23, 2018.

Mrs. Phillips was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Savannah, and enjoyed going to church. She also enjoyed cooking, going to casinos and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, Craig A. Phillips and his wife Diana H., Gary Phillips and his wife Lisa, and Kevin Phillips and his wife Pam, all of Savannah; sister, Ester Merdian Brewer of Navasota, Texas; grandchildren, Justin Phillips, Danielle Zulli, Lauren Netzel, Hannah Phillips and Houston Phillips; and great-grandchildren, Chloe Zulli, Kaden Phillips, Charlotte Netzel, Greyson Netzel, Claire Zulli and Sadie Netzel.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lorraine Allphin.

Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Plantersville, Texas.