Crystal Phillips Obituary

We announce the death of Crystal Phillips of Pickens, South Carolina, born in Norfolk, Virginia, who passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 53. Crystal will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Crystal Phillips to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her son William Wilder; her brother Steve Otey Pemberton, Jr.; and her father Larry Equils. She is survived by: her mother Elizabeth Marie Herring; her stepfather Wayne Herring of Six Mile; her adoptive parents, Steven Otey Pemberton and Carol Snyder of Richmond, Virginia; her daughters, Jessica Metcalf of Piedmont, Katlyn Wilder of Pickens, Leanna Wilder of Pickens and Selena Pemberton of Marietta; her grandchildren, Jayden Metcalf, Logan Metcalf, Kylin Metcalf, Grayson Pemberton, Evelyn Risinger, Evan Hughey and Dylan Hughey; and her brothers, Jerry Wayne Cotton, Brian Mitchell Pemberton and Kenneth Michael Pemberton. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to the family or to the Pickens County Shelter of Hope in Crystal's memory.