Bonnie Jean Phillips Ott Obituary
The family of Bonnie Jean Phillips Ott of Somerville, Tennessee announces her passing on September 16, 2026. Bonnie, born on December 18, 1928, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bonnie Jean Phillips Ott to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Rudolph Edward "Rudy" Ott Sr.; her parents, Virgil Phillips and Vina Phillips; her siblings, Lon Phillips, Glen Phillips, Hoford Phillips, Waborn Phillips, Virgil Phillips Jr., Margie Gross, Melba Sneed and Joann Bjorland; and her sons, Rudolph Edward "Eddie" Ott Jr. and Michael William "Mike" Ott.
She is survived by: her daughters, Patrice Tapp (Raymond) of Somerville and Karen McGaa (Kyle) of Bellingham, Washington; her grandchildren, Derek Ott (Gina), Molly Ott, Aimee Watkins (Andrew), Karley Sandy, Mariah Fussell, Chris Ott, Zach Ott, Bennett Ott (Camilla), Amelia Mendenhall (Tyson) and Corbin Mendenhall (Kyndria); her children, Cathy Klassen (Phil) and Jim Ott (Denise); and her daughter-in-law Sonja Bennett (Mike). She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The family requests memorials be made to Pisgah Cemetery Fund, c/o Gleamon Best, 50 Bluegrass Rd., Long Lane, MO 65590. If you prefer to make a cash donation, you may call Gleamon Best at 417-345-7986.
