Ruby Arlene Phillips Obituary

Ruby Arlene Phillips, born on July 12, 1932 in Oglethorpe, Georgia, passed away on November 12, 2026. Ruby leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Walter Eugene Phillips; her stepson David Phillips; her parents, Frank Smith and Ruby Smith; and her siblings, Elizabeth Youngblood, Arnell Scroggs, Joe, Otis, James, William and Alan Smith.

She is survived by: her daughters, Linda Turner (Robert) and Debbie Birchfield (David); and her stepson Marvin Phillips (Melissa). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Standefer-Reed Funeral Home (50 May Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327). A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 15th 2026 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens West Valley (W Valley Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327).