Lena Phillips Obituary
In loving memory of Lena Phillips (Lake Charles, Louisiana), who departed this world on November 1, 2025 at the age of 86. Lena leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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 Lena Phillips to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Thomas and Bessie Moore West; her sons, Leroy Phillips, Sr. and Earl Ray Phillips, Sr.; and her siblings, Simon West, Grant West and Phoebe West.
She is survived by: her husband Jerry Phillips, Jr.; her children, Louetha Lastrapes (Edward) of Lake Charles, LA, Diane Betters of Lake Charles, LA, Erica Phillips of Lake Charles, LA, Keisha Stewart (James) of Hurst, TX, Clifford Phillips, Sr. (Alyce) of Lake Charles, LA, Arthur Phillips of Lake Charles, LA, Eric Phillips of Lake Charles, LA, Jerry Phillips, III (Valetta) of Missouri City, TX and Eddie Phillips (Angel) of Apple Valley, CA; and her sisters, Joyce Mae West of Sulphur, LA and Frankie Kelley of Elk Grove, CA. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 10th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Greater St. Mary Baptist Church (1917 Harless St, Lake Charles, LA 70601). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A repast was held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 2150 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70601. She once served on the Pastor's Aide Committee, was a devoted member of the Gospel Choir, and participated in the Adult Women Sunday School Class, which continued meeting by phone on Saturdays after COVID.
