Tilda Lucille Phillips's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2026 in Ararat, Virginia

Tilda Lucille Phillips

October 7, 1937 - January 16, 2026 (88 years old)

Ararat, Virginia

Tilda Lucille Phillips's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2026 in Ararat, Virginia

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Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home

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Tilda Lucille Phillips

October 7, 1937 - January 16, 2026 (88 years old)

Ararat, Virginia

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Tilda Lucille Phillips Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Tilda Lucille Phillips of Ararat, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Tilda left this world on January 16, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Tilda Lucille Phillips to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Tilda is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Tilda's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lee Eastridge and Annie Atkins Eastridge; her husband Joseph Andrew Phillips; and her children, Winfred Phillips, Lonnie Phillips and Lora Mae Guynn.

She is survived by: her children, Gary Phillips, Mary Nester (Tony) and Georgia Phillips; and her sisters, Hilda Lineberry and Milda Bowers. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home



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Jan 19

Visitation

Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel
1035 N Main St, Hillsville, VA 24343

Tue

Jan 20

Funeral service

Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel
1035 N Main St, Hillsville, VA 24343

Tue

Jan 20

Burial

Laurel Fork Cemetery

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