Betty Florine Phillips Elam Obituary

In loving memory of Betty Florine Phillips Elam of Effingham, Illinois, who departed this world on February 7, 2026 at the age of 97. Betty leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Florine Phillips Elam to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Forrest Merry and Wava Merry; her former husband Wayne Edward Phillips; her husband Don Elam; her son Gary Wayne Phillips; and her granddaughter Charis Phillips Gohil.

She is survived by: her son Doug Phillips (Sally) of Columbia, MO; her grandchildren, Tracy Kitchens of San Antonio, Jon Phillips of Berlin, Brad Phillips (Beth) of Nashville and Brittany Phillips of Effingham, Illinois.; and her great grandchildren, Aaden, Aubrey, Avery Schoonover, LiLi Phillips and Finn Phillips.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America.