Obituary of Mary Frances Phillips

Springville- Mary Frances Phillips, 78, of Springville, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at her residence. Born October 17, 1943 in Springville, she was the daughter of Bennie Joseph Flynn and Ethel Marie (Smith) Flynn. She married Robert E. Phillips on January 19, 1962 and he survives. She worked as Perry Township trustee for 20 years and also township assessor from January 1990 – 2007. She spent 20 years working in local pharmacies. She and Bob were owners of Ro-Mar Grocery from 1978-1983. She devoted every fiber of her being to her grandchildren. She was a firm believer in Jesus Christ. Survivors include her husband Bob, of Springville; one daughter, Maria Rose Conklin and husband Rob, of Borden; one son, Chris Phillips and wife Patricia, of Mitchell; grandchildren, Andrew Guarneri, Michael Guarneri and wife Cassy, Rob Guarneri and wife Haley, Joshua Phillips, Priya Phillips; great-grandchildren, Utah, Ava, and Hank Guarneri; sisters, Delores Phillips and husband Homer and Elayne Kimmel and husband Steve. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Leroy, Kenny, Ronnie, Dwayne Flynn; sister Doris Harris. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 14th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Doug Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Springville Christian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Springville Community Foundation.