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Obituary: Mary Jo Phillips

Mangum Funeral Home

P.O. Box 2043

Center, Texas 75935

(936) 598-3341

Obituary Notice:

Mary Jo Phillips

 

Mary Jo Phillips, 77, of Huxley, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at her residence after a lengthy illness.

 

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

 

She was born January 19, 1938 in Huxley to S.L. “Sambo” and Essie Mae (Tindol) Dean. She taught at Tyler Junior College and she also worked as a nursing home administrator for many years. She was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley.

 

She is preceded death by her Parents, S.L. “Sambo” and Essie Dean, Infant Daughter, Baby Girl Devers, Husband, Donald Ray Devers, Husband, Dan Phillips, Two Brothers, Bib Dean and Bob Dean.

 

Among her survivors include:

Son:

Keith Devers & wife, Kristie of Huxley

Grandchildren:

Nathaniel and Mary Elizabeth Devers

Sister:

Barbara Jean Ross of Center

Sisters-in-law:

La’ Retta Dean of Huxley

Charlcie Phillips of Carthage

Barbara Ann Dean of Mont Belvieu

 

Donations can be made to Strong Cemetery Fund, PO BOX 1383, Center, Texas 75935

 

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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