Rita Jane Phillips Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Jane Phillips of Franklin, Kentucky, who passed away on October 11, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Rita Jane Phillips to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harlan Nowak and Nancy Hoover Nowak; and her siblings, Jack Nowak and Judy Craft. She is survived by: her husband Eddie Phillips of Franklin; her children, Jaime Phillips of Franklin, Steve Spangler of Gilbert and Eddie Spangler (Angie) of Greenwood; her sisters, Joyce Ring (Melvin) of Franklin, Freda Sweetsir (Michael) of Franklin and Darlena Burch (Bill) of Russellville; her grandchildren, Keira Bergeron, Makayla Spangler, Aleah Spangler, Alex Spangler and Landon Spangler; her stepgrandchildren, Madison Stewart and David Stewart, Jr.; Michelle Phillips of Clarksville, TN. She is also survived by 2 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 at 6:00 AM at the Crafton Funeral Home (512 E Cedar St, Franklin, KY 42134). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 at the Greenlawn Cemetery (448-498 Cemetery St, Franklin, KY 42134).
