Mary Ellen Phillips's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2026 in Whitwell, Tennessee

Mary Ellen Phillips

May 7, 1958 - October 10, 2026 (68 years old)

Whitwell, Tennessee

Mary Ellen Phillips's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2026 in Whitwell, Tennessee

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Tate Funeral Home LLC

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Mary Ellen Phillips

May 7, 1958 - October 10, 2026 (68 years old)

Whitwell, Tennessee

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Mary Ellen Phillips Obituary

Mary Ellen Phillips, born on May 7, 1958, passed away on October 10, 2026. Mary leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. 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 Mary Ellen Phillips to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oliver Phillips and Dora Lee Phillips; her children, Tracy Phillips and Regina Pritcherd; and her grandchild Jayden Pritcherd.

She is survived by: her siblings, Gene Phillips (Carrie) and Tootsie Snell (Dwight); her daughter-in-law Crystal Cooley (Zachary); her grandchildren, John River Phillips, Jacob Pritcherd, Tiea Cooley, Krimson Avans, Jamarion Miller, Hannah Pilgrim, David Ray, Tobias, Anzlee Pilgrim and Rowan James; and her close friend Vernie Anthony. She is also survived by extended family; several nieces, nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Tate Funeral Home (950 Mel Dixon Ln, Jasper, TN 37347). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Pine Grove Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tate Funeral Home LLC



Wed

Oct 14

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tate Funeral Home
950 Mel Dixon Ln, Jasper, TN 37347

Thu

Oct 15

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tate Funeral Home
950 Mel Dixon Ln, Jasper, TN 37347

Thu

Oct 15

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Tate Funeral Home
950 Mel Dixon Ln, Jasper, TN 37347

Thu

Oct 15

Burial

3:00 PM

Pine Grove Cemetery

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