Martha “Lois” Smith Phillips, 89, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at her home.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Fall Creek Baptist Church with Rev. George Townsend and Pastor Edwin Moore presiding. Attendees were asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Lois was born in Chatham County on June 5, 1931, to Cora Lou Powers Smith and Isaac Talmadge Smith. She was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church, where she played the piano and organ for 70 years. She worked at A.J. Schneierson and Sons. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Wade Hernan Phillips; son, Gerry Phillips; three grandchildren, and sisters, Dorothy Smith Beal and Mary Lou Smith Hayes.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Phillips Baldwin of Goldston; two granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Purvis of Bennett.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the The Crystal L. Phillips Scholarship Fund, c/o Chatham Central High School, 14950 Hwy 902, Bear Creek, N.C. 27207
Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com.