Demetrice Phillips Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Demetrice Phillips (Jacksonville, Florida), born in McRae, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 86, on February 28, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Claresa Powers (Gladys Brooks); her adoptive mother Gladys (Robert Brooks); her husband James Phillips; her father Robert Brooks; and her brothers, Robert McRae and Charlie B. Clay.
She is survived by: her children, Robin Presha, Tony Brooks, Bridgette Sharpton, Marty Brooks, Monika Stringfield (Tyrone) and Tumika Anthony (Alex); her grandchildren, Javolyn Edwards, Jason Presha (Jackie), Brittany Sharpton, Darryl Sharpton, Brooke Sharpton, Blake Mondy, Olivia Mondy and Brycen Stringfield; her great grandchildren, Jada Butacan, India Presha, Janae'Presha, Bria Brooks Sharpton, Dade Jackson Sharpton, Dakota Halo Davanzo-Sharpton and Cash; her sister Linda Logue; and her close friends, Lee, Kathy Griffin, Geneva Wilson and Mazie Dougas.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 6th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Jr. Memorial Chapel (4315 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Greater New Mount Canan Baptist Church (36 W 18th St, Jacksonville, FL 32206). A burial will be held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 at the Evergreen Cemetery (4535 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206).
