Evanthia S. Phillips Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Evanthia S. Phillips (Mount Vernon, Illinois), born in New Haven, Connecticut, who passed away on January 24, 2026 at the age of 98. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Evanthia S. Phillips to pay them a last tribute.
As Evanthia departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Evanthia. Though Evanthia may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her husband Sam; and her grandson Thomas Howard Phillips. She is survived by: her son Rev. Bob Phillips (Christy); her granddaughters, Sarah Wilburn (Daniel) of San Jose, Rachel Gilmore of Phoenix and Rebekah Phillips DeZalia (Ian) of Denver; and her great grandchildren, Samantha Huchel, Bennett, Elizabeth Gilmore (Eliza), Ada Anne and Eli Thomas Phillips DeZalia. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
